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How Should Guaifenesin-DM Be Taken?
The medicine I have to take is Guaifenesin dm syrup. On the bottle itself says to take 2 teaspoons every 4 hours. The directions on the sticker that the pharmacist put on says take 1 teaspoon by mouth four times daily. Which direction should I follow??
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
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syrup guaingesinin should be taken 1 tsp 8 hrly ie three times but if the effect is less than desired it may be taken 6 hrly .but 2 tsp is to be taken by more severe symptoms and overweight patients .
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With regards dr varinder joshi
syrup guaingesinin should be taken 1 tsp 8 hrly ie three times but if the effect is less than desired it may be taken 6 hrly .but 2 tsp is to be taken by more severe symptoms and overweight patients .
If you have any further query then you can come back to HealthcareMagic i will definitely help you and guide you appropriately .
With regards dr varinder joshi
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