Here is how you can form simple medication instructions in Spanish:
| Starter phrase | Medication use | Medication form | Timing phrase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hay que… Tiene que… Necesita… Es importante… Debe… Puede… Favor de… | Aplicar Darle Darse Inyectarle Inyectarse Poner Tomar Usar | El inhalador El jarabe El medicamento El parche La crema La pastilla La tableta | Antes de… Después de… En la mañana En la tarde En la noche Todos los días Tres veces al día Una vez al día |
Some easy medication instruction examples:
- Debe tomar el medicamento en la noche.
- Es importante tomar las pastillas todos los días.
- Necesita aplicar la crema una vez al día.
Now you give it a try! Comment below with some medication instructions that are common for you with your patients and we’ll either give you a ? or some suggestions for improvement!
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