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Have you confused the prednisolone tablet dose?

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jancorb
jancorb

Hi again

Following my post this morning, in which I mentioned my concerns about the difficulty distinguishing between a 5 mg and 1 mg tablet. I've received several replies that echo my worry.

It has been pointed out that there are other preds that are easier tell apart, but the ones that I had were almost identical.

Have you had the same experience? perhaps it's something we could change?

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  • Oregonjohn-UK
    Oregonjohn-UK jancorb

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    I've had about 4/5 different pharma companies.  All white (if non enteric) some do vary in size between 1 and 5's.  Have also found one pharma doesn’t mould cut on 5's - had to get them replaced at pharmacy.  All – at least in the UK – are in blister packs and clearly marked.  Good advice about dosette box and dispense when you can concentrate on them.
  • faye______00403
    faye______00403 jancorb

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    I just leave them in the bottle they come in from the pharmacy.I

    I take out the amount of 5's I need, put the lid on and set the

    bottle back on the counter.   Take out the amount of l;s I need

    from that bottle put the lid on and set back on counter.  I've

    never had a problem mixing them up.     Pretty simple.

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