Question for you.😊

[rubyred777]

Hope you enjoy the photo!

I have amoxiicillin for my uti. ( yes I still have it! ) It says on the bottle to take it 3 times a day. How would you divide the doses up? Every 6 hrs or 8. Might seem a stupid question. But something I always wonder when taking pills.

Enjoy your extra hour! I don't get it for 2 wks...

Rubyxx 😊 😊

[Ergendl]

Closest to 8 hours you can manage, I would say. Love the photo - Diana the hunter with her urban tiger companion.

[Sheilab123]

Sorry can't help Ruby, but thank you for the pic, I love it. xx

[velvet55]

Hi Ruby

I would take it every 8 hours...l am an early riser so it would be 6am..2pm...10pm

Don't forget...after food if it states so on the box

Love the photo

Velvet xx

[stone-UK]

Hi

Every 4/6 after food.

When I in inquired about times, I was told it is your awakening hours.

I would confirm with pharmacy.

[rubyred777 in reply to stone-UK]

Interesting how everyone sees 3 times daily. Big time difference 4-8 hrs apart! I had Googled it first, and came up with all kinds of answers. Figured I would see what you guys do. Maybe has something to do with how long the pill stays in your system?

😊.xx

[stone-UK in reply to rubyred777]

Hi

The other aspect is do you take it with food,

It down to a question of how the medicine is absorbed.

Medicine taken on a empty stomach can lose most of active ingredient due to stomach acids.

[rubyred777 in reply to stone-UK]

That makes sense. I'm not a 3 meal a day person. I'll have to make sure I eat before taking it.

Thanks Stone

😊.xx

[fastball in reply to rubyred777]

If it says after food just eat a biscuit first. I asked my GP about that as you dont always want food when you are ill. Eat a round of toast or a couple of biscuits its just to put something in your stomach.

Chris

[Hidden]

What a lovely pic.I always have taken the 3 times a day meds,as breakfast lunch & tea! But check with chemist,is probably best.

Hope it helps you cure your problem,not pleasant!

Hugs Wendells xxx

[rubyred777 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Wendalls

Hoping for the best this time.

Didn't take the whole dosage last time. Pleasant it isn't . Very uncomfortable, to say the least.

Have a good day and stay well.

Rubyxx 😊 😊

[Hidden]

Morning ruby, 😊 I've never been strict on times with meds ruby , as long as four hours has passed between them it doesn't really matter, if it has to be with food or just after food I normally do my 3 meal times as I don't normally eat late at night. Xx Sonia xx

[rubyred777 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Sonia

I sure hope I kick this uti this time! Hope you're feeling better.

Did you get my pm? The rate you and I are going, we'll never get our flu jab! I'm taking

Amoxiicillin for 7 days. Then if I'm lucky, getting it.😀😀

Rubyxx 😊

[peege]

When Ive asked I've been told a day is 24 hours therefore take approximately every 8 hours for the best result otherwise a there's a time gap without antibiotic cover when the bugs can increase. The one before bed I'll have with a snack IE peanut butter on toast or oatcakes which are slow to digest.

I cannot believe you still have the uti! TAKE THE WHOLE COURSE Mrs.

[rubyred777 in reply to peege]

I am bad Peege! I admit it. 😊

Thats why I want to make sure I take this one right. What you say makes sense. I'm going to do every 8 hrs. I have had this almost a month. Time to move on! Just hope the amoxiicillin works. Need to get my flu jab.

Plus want to get the new pneumonia shot. How are you

doing Peege?

Rubyxx 😊

[peege in reply to rubyred777]

Let's hope it works for you.

I'm loads better thank you Ruby, coughing & wheezing far less today 😜😃 hoorah xx

[SquirrelsHolt]

Great photo. I'd take one after your breakfast, then after lunchtime and finally after evening meal - only coz I find they work better after having eaten.

[hufferpuffer]

Morning noon and night for me, hope they work straight away, but finish the course as Peege says!!xxxx

[rubyred777 in reply to hufferpuffer]

Hi Huff

No playing games this time! I'm taking them all.😊 Tired of this uti. Hope your well Huff 😀

Rubyxx 😊

[grannyjan]

What a beautiful picture would look great framed on the wall x

[rubyred777 in reply to grannyjan]

I thought you guys would like it. So adorable. .😊😊.xx

[RibvanRey]

My nurse says exactly the same as Stone. Exact timing is not so important as dividing the dose so as it keeps going into your blood stream on a roughly even pace. Regards Rib

[rubyred777 in reply to RibvanRey]

Thanks Rib

More or less, time is not so important, as sticking with it.

Not missing any doses. How are you feeling? Much better I hope.

Rubyxx 😊 😊

[RibvanRey in reply to rubyred777]

You are welcome. No change in my health. It will probably be another couple of weeks yet.😷

[mskpjb]

Hi Ruby I was told by a consultant many moons ago that they should be taken every 8 hours or it was a waste of time taking them. For me that means 7am, 3pm and 11pm. Hope they do the trick for you. Sheila x

[rubyred777 in reply to mskpjb]

I'm taking them 8 hrs apart also.

It just makes sense to do it that way. Thanks Sheila

☺xx

[Gary56]

Talking of tablets, I remember the first time I used my emergency pack of amox and steroids. Steroid pack said take 6 a day, took a while to work out spacing at 2 hourly. Finished course, saw pulmon nurse, found out should have taken all 6 together.

[rubyred777 in reply to Gary56]

So it didn't make a difference.

Just would have been easier for you.😊

Rubyxx 😊

[Gary56 in reply to rubyred777]

Unfortunately not ruby Six at once is optimal to zap an infection