How should I take Mepron?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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You should take Mepron exactly as directed by your doctor. Typically, this will be once a day for prevention or twice a day for treatment. Mepron is most effective when taken with food, especially high calorie foods. The liquid formulation is a suspension; shake it gently, then pour it into the dosing container provided with the prescription.

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