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User_gary Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

We eat tablet or we consume tablet?

Hi,

Doctor prescribed me I have to eat this tablet 3 times in a day for 60 days.
Doctor told me I have to consume this tablet 3 times in a day for 60 days.

Are these sentences correct?
  

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Hi I would say... - The doctor prescribed this tablet that I have to take three times a day - The doctor told me to take the tablet three times a day In almost all cases, you just "take" a tablet Hope this helps Dave

— Dave_anon

  • Hi I would say...
  • - The doctor prescribed this tablet that I have to take three times a day - The doctor told me to take the tablet three times a day In almost all cases, you just "take" a tablet Hope this helps Dave
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Hi

I would say...

- The doctor prescribed this tablet that I have to take three times a day
- The doctor told me to take the tablet three times a day

In almost all cases, you just "take" a tablet

Hope this helps

Dave
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Hi

The doctor prescribed me tablets which I have to take 3 times a day for 60 days.

The doctor told me to take these tablets 3 times a day for 60 days.
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As per my readings, consume can always be used in this situation.
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User_garyHi,Doctor prescribed me I have to eat this tablet 3 times in a day for 60 days.Doctor told me I have to consume this tablet 3 times in a day for 60 days.Are these sentences correct?
We don't actually say "eat" or "consume" tablets or other pills. We usually say 'take pills', which actually means swallow them. (unless there are specific instructions to
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AvidlearnerAs per my readings, consume can always be used in this situation.
It cannot be used in this situation. See C45's post.
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