Mascot, Tennessee
A 30-year-old female asked:
Macrobid says twice a day, which is every 12 hrs. it's 6pm now can i take 1 now then 1 at 12-2am? then 1 every 12 hours from then on out?
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
8-12 hours: It isn't necessary to take doses exactly 12 hours apart. Just take it twice a day, with doses at least 8 hours. Otherwise don't worry about it.
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