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Prescription says "take 2.5 ml by mouth daily as needed for allergy symptoms ". does this mean i can only give it once a day? or can i give it more than once a day? if so, how many times can i give it?

Q: prescription says "take 2.5 ml by mouth daily as needed for allergy symptoms ". does this mean i can only give it once a day? or can i give it more than once a day? if so, how many times can i give it?

: The prescription indicates the maximum amount recommended, but likely you could divide the dose into smaller amounts and take more than once a day. However, contact your pediatrician and discuss the best approach to alleviate symptoms.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

The prescription indicates the maximum amount recommended, but likely you could divide the dose into smaller amounts and take more than once a day. However, contact your pediatrician and discuss the best approach to alleviate symptoms.

Answered 4/30/2023

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

When the medication is prescribed daily as needed, it means once a day as needed

Answered 5/1/2023

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A member asked:

Prescription says "take 2.5 ml by mouth daily as needed for allergy symptoms ". does this mean i can only give it once a day? or can i give it more than once a day? if so, how many times can i give it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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