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?
Chronic coughing with post nasal drip for over 8 months. X rays show bronchitis. Has been on foracort 400 much for a few months and gradually stopped it in 15 days. Coughing started again after that. Has been on multiple allergy related medicines. Patient stays at home most of the time and cause of allergy is unclear. Has consulted ENT specialist and Pulmonologist so far to no benefit. Coughing starts immediately on stopping the medicine. What to do?
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
Doctor, I have had a bumpy structure on both palatopharyngeal arches for the past few years, which I have marked in the attached photos. I am 25 years old and a smoker.About 3 years ago, I consulted an ENT specialist regarding this. The doctor examined me and said that it was due to inflammation and prescribed Sporlac. After taking the medicine, the bumpy structure disappeared. However, about three months later, it appeared again, initially on the left side.I have also had a habit of eating spicy and oily foods, late-night meals such as biryani, and consuming alcohol for the past two years. I have recently stopped drinking alcohol and have also reduced/avoided spicy and oily foods and late-night meals.I am concerned about whether these persistent/recurrent bumps could be related to cancer because I am a smoker. I frequently examine my throat using a mirror and my mobile phone torch, and this has been causing health anxiety. Could you please recommend appropriate treatment.
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.
