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?
Nose bleeding since 3 days duration of one episode is at least 25 mins and twice a day got lab test done INR is 1.7 anything serious
The inner openings of my nose that connect toward my throat are blocked or congested. Because of this, I am
having headaches and pain or pressure in my nose, especially when I bend down. However, I can breathe normally through my nose, and my nose is not actually blocked. I’m wondering whether my headache and nasal pain could be caused by something else rather than nasal blockage.
From last 2 years ,I am feeling ear popping and right nose pain , generally when contact in cold , it cause very severe pain in nose , ear fullness , pain behind ears , have consulted several ent , all of them diagnosed no abnormality in ear , ct scan pns two times , doc told ct scan relatively normal ,
I observed from last 2 month when ear popping and facial pain start my shoulder and biceps also hurts ,
I consulted with a rheumatologist he advised to test ANCA , the test is normal , but steriod gives me relief it want to know it can be due to ANCA
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.
