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Record 1 2006-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special Packaging
  • Medication
DEF

A single dose packaged individually, e.g., in blister packs.

CONT

Sometimes, pharmacists will put medications in dosettes (especially for elderly people, a common target for lipid-lowering medications), which is a container for pills with compartments labelled 'AM, PM, evening' as a reminder and a preventive measure against double-dosing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages spéciaux
  • Médicaments
CONT

Parfois, le pharmacien utilise une dosette, contenant compartimenté et identifié matin, midi, soir, comme aide mémoire et pour prévenir les erreurs de posologie (notamment pour les aînés, qui sont nombreux à prendre un médicament hypolipémiant).

CONT

Posologie : 3 comprimés ou dosettes par jour (matin, midi, soir) au moment du repas.

Spanish

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