Can I take my antibiotic once a day instead of twice?

Studies show that taking antibiotics such as penicillin or erythromycin two or three times a day instead of the usual four works just fine. If taking medicines more than once or twice a day is hard to remember — as it is for many people — ask your doctor if there’s an alternative drug that you could take less often.

What does it mean when it says take one pill twice a day?

Twice-a-day usually means morning and evening, on arising and on going to bed, or even at breakfast and supper. For most of us, it is more convenient to remember to take our medicines according to some routine in our lives (for example, with teeth brushing in the morning and before bed) rather than by the clock.

What happens if you take antibiotic doses too close together?

There’s an increased risk of side effects if you take 2 doses closer together than recommended. Accidentally taking 1 extra dose of your antibiotic is unlikely to cause you any serious harm. But it will increase your chances of getting side effects, such as pain in your stomach, diarrhoea, and feeling or being sick.

How far apart to take antibiotics twice a day?

It is usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day) or every 8 hours (three times a day) with or without food. The length of your treatment depends on the type of infection that you have.

How long should you wait between doses of antibiotics?

Missed dose: If you forget to take your dose at the correct time, take one as soon as you remember. Try to take the correct number of doses each day, leaving at least 4 hours between doses. Do not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for a forgotten dose.

How do you take antibiotics twice a day?

Amoxicillin comes as a capsule, a tablet, a chewable tablet, and as a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day) or every 8 hours (three times a day) with or without food. The length of your treatment depends on the type of infection that you have.

Can you take 2 Cephalexin at once?

Do not take two doses of cephalexin at the same time.

How long should I wait between taking antibiotics twice a day?

It is usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day) or every 8 hours (three times a day) with or without food. The length of your treatment depends on the type of infection that you have. Take amoxicillin at around the same times every day.

How many hours is twice a day for medication?

Taking your medications at the proper intervals during the day. Try to divide up your dosing times as evenly as possible throughout the day: for example, every 12 hours for a drug that needs to be taken twice a day, or every 8 hours for a drug that needs to be taken three times a day.