Medication schedule times › Twice a day
Twice a day: what times should I take it?
2 doses spread over your waking hours (set when you wake up)
Your week, ready to print
Helping a parent remember?
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 should I take medicine twice a day?
Spread over a typical day awake from 8 AM to 10 PM: 8:00 AM, 10:00 PM. If the label says evenly spaced, that's every 12 hours instead: 8:00 AM, 8:00 PM.
What does BID mean on a prescription?
BID is an abbreviation for twice a day, from Latin. It tells you how many doses a day, not always the exact spacing.
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.
Reminders that are easy to read
DoseBeacon is a pill reminder and family medication tracker built for aging parents and the people who help them.
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