3009. Giving Medicine to Persons.—Medicines should be given in such a manner that the effect of the first dose should not have ceased when the next dose is given, therefore the intervals between the doses should be regulated accordingly.
3010. Doses of Medicine for different Ages.—It must be plain to every one that children do not require such powerful medicine as adults or old people.
3011. Be careful to give the least possible dose that will have effect. The less medicine swallowed, the better for the patient.
TERMS EXPRESSING THE PROPERTIES OF MEDICINES.
3012. These terms or names should be carefully remembered, and their explanations.