If a doctor prescribes a medicine of a particular strength, but that exact strength is not available and a lower-strength tablet with the exact same salt/composition is available, can I take two tablets of the lower strength instead of one tablet of the prescribed higher strength?
For example, if the prescribed strength is 40 mg and only 20 mg tablets with the exact same salt are available, would taking two 20 mg tablets be equivalent to taking one 40 mg tablet?
Is this generally safe and equivalent, or are there any differences in absorption, formulation, or dosing that could make this inadvisable?
I had a severe throat infection in December which eventually improved, but I've had recurrent throat symptoms since then. For the last two months I've had persistent throat pain, predominantly on the right side, pain when swallowing, and right-sided ear pain. I also feel some swelling on the right side of my neck. I have completed azithromycin and then clarithromycin, but the pain persists.
Every day my throat feels sore. I have tried everything, including gargling and antibiotics, but my throat still looks like this. Is this normal? It makes me scared. I also have GERD, and I snore and mouth-breathe at night most of the time
Hello Doctor,
I have a torn earlobe and I'm considering earlobe repair surgery. I would like to know:
1. How long does the surgery usually take?
2. How long does it take for the earlobe to heal completely?
3. After how many weeks or months can I wear earrings again?
4. Will there be a visible scar after the surgery?
5. Are there any precautions I should follow during recovery?
Thank you.
My husband have recurrent sweeling over the cheek yearly once it will come and go from 3 yrs ultrasound report shows silaendiditis
