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What does take 1 tablet by mouth twice daily( every twelve hours ) mean ?
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Safety instructions: It means that it is important to wait twelve hours ,but also to remember not to miss a dose. With certain medications, every twelve hours is very important to avoid side effects from too much medication at one time.
Answered 8/4/2018
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It means: to take your medication 12 hours apart (IE 8 am and 8 pm)
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