How do I measure liquid pain med?

picardy3 · March 27, 2006

I got my scrip for liquid pain medication filled this weekend. The directions say to take 10 - 15 ml every 3 - 6 hours for pain. So how do I measure this? I know all about tsps. and Tbsps. but haven't a clue about ml.

Thanks!

Audra

Morsaille · March 27, 2006

5ml = 1 teaspoon

So 10-15 ml would be 2-3 teaspoons. Try using a graduated cup, like the ones they give with kids meds or cough Syrup. Kitchen teasoons are all different and may not give an accurate measurement.

Hope this helps.

Tricia K. · March 27, 2006

10 ml is equal to 2.03 teaspoons

15 ml is equal to 3.04 teaspoons

http://ntl.nectec.or.th/services/converter/

picardy3 · March 28, 2006

Thanks for the conversions. I talked with my mom after I posted this and she said she probably has one of the medicine cups that my nephews use for their liquid meds. Just didn't want to take more than I needed, but if it's anything like what I took when I had my wisdom teeth out, WOW! I'll be feeling GOOD!

Audra