To take one-half tablet by mouth means to consume half of a prescribed tablet orally. This typically involves splitting a whole tablet in half, either using a pill cutter or by breaking it manually, and then swallowing that portion with water or another liquid. This instruction is often given to adjust the dosage for effectiveness or to reduce potential side effects. Always follow a healthcare provider's guidance when altering medication dosages.
PO means by mouth QD means daily so this means to take 1 tablet by mouth daily
take one tablet by mouth every night at bedtime
Through mouth.
put it in your mouth swallow with water
take 1 tablet at bedtime
one tablet a day throught the mouth.
To write an instruction for taking half a tablet by mouth two times a day, you could phrase it as follows: "Take half a tablet orally twice daily." You may also specify the timing, such as "Take half a tablet by mouth in the morning and half a tablet in the evening." Ensure that the tablet can be safely split, and include any additional instructions regarding food or water intake if necessary.
PO is the medical abbreviation for by mouth. When a doctor prescribes something as one tab po daily, it means you are to take one tablet daily by mouth.
1) that you're supposed to take it orally (by mouth) and 2) that it's a suspension (a sort of slurry) instead of a solution or a tablet or what have you.
To write the prescription, you would state: "Take 1 tablet by mouth in the morning" and "Take 2 tablets by mouth at bedtime." Alternatively, you can simplify it to: "1 tablet orally in the morning and 2 tablets orally at bedtime." Make sure to include the medication name, dosage, and any specific instructions if needed.
1 tab poq hs means "take one tablet by mouth every night." The abbreviation "po" stands for "by mouth" and "hs" stands for "at bedtime."
take him/her to the hospital