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Reading the instruction (說明) of the medicine before you take it.

tablespoonful 湯匙 teaspoonful 茶匙 dose劑量

Description: For the relief (緩解) of common cold, cough, headache, fever and sore throat.

Direction: You must obey the following dose each time.

●Adults…………………………………………2 tablespoonfuls

●Children: according to age

10-14 years old………………………………….4 teaspoonfuls

6-10 years old……………………………………2 teaspoonfuls

3-6 years old……………………………………..1 teaspoonfuls

Repeat above dose every 1/2 hours to 1 if needed until 8 doses are taken. If you do not get better, see a doctor please.

Warning:

1.Put in a cool, dry and clean place. Keep away from sunlight and the reach of children.

2.Don’t overdose. In case of overdose, get medical help as soon as possible.

3. Don’t take if you have a heart disease, or you are going to give a birth.

1.According to the directions, what should you do before taking this medicine?

A.Move the bottle quickly up and down. B.Add some hot water to it.

C.Read the instructions carefully. D.Go and ask the doctor’s advice.

2.For whom would a dose of two teaspoonfuls be suggested?

A.A grown-up B.A 11-to-12-year-old child

C.A 8-to-9-year-old child D.A 4-to-5-year-old child

3.What is the largest amount of medicine that should be taken by an adult in four-hour period?

A.Eight doses B.Six doses C.Four doses D.Two doses

4.Which of the following is the best place for keeping medicine?

A.A place with no sunlight in the kitchen. B.A clean place near the window.

C.A clean drawer in the bedroom. D.A medical kit (藥盒) on the top of the shelf.

5.What should you do if the medicine doesn’t work?

A.Change it for some better medicine B.See a doctor

C.Stop taking it D.Take more doses

6.Where can you usually see it?

A.On the bottles of medicine B.On the wall in the drug store

C.In the newspaper D.In the hospital

Answer 1