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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 Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

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.

Answered 6/25/2018

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A member 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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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