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Updated January 22, 2016
Judy Says:
Thu, January 21, 2016

Take 1 Tablet every 6 hours for pain. How many is this a day? 3 or 4

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Verwon Says:
Fri, January 22, 2016

Hello, Judy! How are you?

That would be 4, as defined by the FDA, from what you've listed.

However, if it is a prescription that says to take it as needed, then your doctor may not be expecting you to need 3 or 4 of them every day.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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