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Hi im on phonoxymethyl-penicillin for tonislitis it says 250mg a tablet so i have to take 2 tablets at a time 4 times is every 4 hours okay ?
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Yes, no problem: Yes, that's fine. Just take it 4 times while awake, i.e. 4 times a day, about every 4 hours, and don't worry about skipping the extra hours when sleeping.
Answered 3/24/2016
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