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Medication schedule times › Every 6 hours from 9 AM

Every 6 hours, starting at 9 AM

4 doses a day, 6 hours apart

9:00 AM3:00 PM9:00 PM3:00 AM

This plans times only. How much to take, and whether doses must be evenly spaced, comes from the label or the person who prescribed it. When in doubt, a pharmacist can check your schedule in a minute.

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A paper chart works until nobody's there to check it. DoseBeacon sends large-text reminders to the person taking the medication, with a Senior Mode that shows one clear button at a time, and keeps a shared record of reported doses for the family members they approve.

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Questions

What times is every 6 hours starting at 9 AM?

9:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 3:00 AM. That's 4 doses in 24 hours, each 6 hours apart.

How many times a day is every 6 hours?

4 times a day. Every 6 hours always gives 4 doses in a 24-hour day.

Do I have to wake up at night for an every 6 hours schedule?

Starting at 9 AM, one dose falls at night (3:00 AM). Ask your pharmacist whether shifting the first dose, or a different schedule, is fine for this medicine.

Does "three times a day" mean every 8 hours?

Not always. For some medicines it means evenly spaced around the clock (every 8 hours); for many others it means three doses spread across your waking hours, often with meals. The label or your pharmacist will tell you which one applies.

What if I miss a dose?

Follow the instructions on the label or patient leaflet, or ask your pharmacist. Do not double up unless you have been told to.

Can I print this schedule?

Yes. Tap "Print the week chart" for a one-page chart with a tick box for every dose, Monday to Sunday.

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