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Is It Okay To Take Kadian 30 Mg Every 8 Hours?
My doctor gave me Kadian 30mg and said to take it 3 times a day. The pharmacist questioned that and said Kadian is usually dosed every 12 hours. When the pharmacist called the doctor to inquire, the doctor said he wants it taken every 8 hours. Is that okay? I don't want to take too much.
Mon, 17 Feb 2014
Hello,
Your doctor has prescribed you morphine 30 mg for your pain. Morphine is used to control a chronic pain to get relief for the patients. It dose depends on severity of pain. Though generally its prescribed 12 hourly, it can be prescribed 8 hourly also. So lets have faith in your doctor than the pharmacist because doctors know the condition best. So stay healthy.
Thank you
Your doctor has prescribed you morphine 30 mg for your pain. Morphine is used to control a chronic pain to get relief for the patients. It dose depends on severity of pain. Though generally its prescribed 12 hourly, it can be prescribed 8 hourly also. So lets have faith in your doctor than the pharmacist because doctors know the condition best. So stay healthy.
Thank you
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