| Directions
Can an adult take the medicine?
Can a child take the medicine?
Can an infant take the medicine?
Never give a medicine to an infant or child if the
label does not say it is OK.
The label may tell you not to take
the medicine with some foods.
The label may tell you to take it with food or water.
It may tell you not to take it
with some other medicines.
It may tell you not to take it
if you have some allergies or illnesses.
Some
medicines are taken best at night or in the morning.
How
often to take the medicine?
Never take it more often than the label tells you
without talking to your doctor.
How
much medicine to take?
This is called the dose or dosage.
This may be teaspoons, tablets, cc's, or other measurements.
Never take more than the label tells you without
talking to your doctor.
When
to take the medicine?
Should you take it before you eat?
Should you take it after you eat?
What
may happen if you take the medicine - side effects?
Some medicines can make you feel dizzy.
Some make you tired.
Some can make you sick.
These are "side effects."
When
and why to call the doctor?
Call the doctor if you have side effects.
Call the doctor if you have questions.
Call the doctor if you still don't feel better.
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Be
sure to follow the directions carefully.
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