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Mcg (micrograms) are 1000 times smaller than mg (milligrams). For example, a drug that has a strength of .075 mg is equivalent to 75 mcg. Many drugs are measured in mg, but some are in mcg. Always be aware of what you are taking - make sure you have been given the correct strength prescribed by the doctor or that the doctor wrote down the correct strength on the prescription. A difference in a few decimal points can mean a major over/underdose! Hope this helps!

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What is the difference between 0.125 mg and 125 mcg?

0.125 mg and 125 mcg are equivalent measurements; they represent the same amount of substance. This is because 1 milligram (mg) is equal to 1,000 micrograms (mcg). Therefore, 0.125 mg is equal to 125 mcg (0.125 mg × 1,000 mcg/mg = 125 mcg).


You have 90 Allicin pills with 6248 mcg and you need to take 1250 mg how many pills do you need to take?

Since each pill contains 6.248 mg (6248 mcg / 1000) you will need to take 200.06 pills ( 1250mg / 6.248 = 200.06).


What is the difference between0.125 mg and 125 mcg?

0.125 mg (milligrams) is equal to 125 mcg (micrograms) since 1 mg is equivalent to 1000 mcg. Therefore, there is no difference in the amount; they represent the same quantity of substance. The only distinction lies in the units used for measurement.


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1 mg = 1000 mcg, so 60 mg = 60000 mcg


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There are 1,000 micrograms (mcg) per milligram. So, mg x 1,000 = mcg


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1000 mcg = 1 mg Thus 1 mcg = 0.001 mg


How many mcg are in a mg?

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How does a 1000 mcg pill compare to a 600 mg pill?

1000 mcg = 1 mg. So a 600 mg pill has the active ingrediant of 600 1000mcg pills. That is the math. But do not substitute pills for each other without consulting a doctor or pharmacist. That could be very dangerous and even cost you your life. For example. the coating on a pill, particularly a time-release pill, could make a huge difference in how a pill works if you try to split it or if you try to take several smaller pills instead of one large pill.