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- 30 Years
- 29/01/2025
I was wondering how often I can take Dolo 650 in a day? And what's the minimum time I should wait between doses? I'm just a bit worried and want to make sure I'm using it safely.
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Dolo 650 (Paracetamol) can be taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed, with a maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours. Please inform me minimum period required in two dosage. The minimum period required between two doses of Dolo 650 is 4 hours.
Answered 04/07/2025
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