Why do you have to swallow 2 painkillers?
Question:
My question is, why can't you buy the equivalent of both pills in 1 tablet (or maybe you can)?
I can think of 1 or 2 possible reasons, but I would be hypothesizing. Is there a definitive medical reason?
Answers:
The instructions on the majority of over the counter pain relievers recommend you take ONE first and if symptoms do not subside then take the second.
Some tablets have higher mg's, and some pain relievers ( ibuprofen, etc ) are sold at different levels of strength yet you are right...
maybe it stems back to the ole " Take two and call me in the morning"?
I'm guessing it's all marketing. The more often you take two pills at a time means you'll have to buy a new bottle of painkillers that much sooner.
also so you can increase by a smaller dose - one tablet- in case the two were not sufficient.
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