Would this work well for my mom if she takes 10 meds per day, at 5 different times? If so, how frequently would it need to be filled?
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It will dispense up to 6 times a day, and needs to be refilled every 4 days at this rate. You might get away with 5 days at 5 times a day. It is easy to refill, as it comes with a second tray. It is only for pill form meds, will not handle liquids. It has been working very well for our family's needs, is fairly easy to program, and easy for the patient to get meds on time, without mistakes. no missed doses or double doses.
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The e-pill MD2 Automatic Pill Dispenser (SKU 993019) holds 28 medication events (each up to 20 aspirin sized tablets per event) Mom takes meds 5 times per Day ==> 28 events divided by 5 events per day = refill this e-pill Medication Reminder every five days. You can pre-fill the 2nd tray and switch them out after 5 days. Some patients switch the trays themselves in this e-pill. Two trays are included with this e-pill Automatic Locked Pill Dispenser system.
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we have it set for 3 times a day. with 28 slots, we refill it every 9 days(3 x 9 equalling 27 plus one additional time slot). i believe you can set it for 5 times a day. you will then need to refill it every 5 days(5 x 5 equaling 25 with three additional time slots leftover).
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Our machine dispenses medicine four times per day, and the trays have pockets that can hold multiple pills and capsules, for a total of 7 days before refill. The machine comes with different guides for different settings so it can be semi-customized for each patient. This has worked pretty well as the alarm lets her know the medicine is ready to be taken. Sometimes she doesn't hear the alarm if she is in another room. This does prevent her from taking too much medicine as she was prior, due to chronic pain, and dementia. This along with a home care worker coming in for two hours each day has enabled my mother to remain at home. Our machine dispenses medicine four times per day, and the trays have pockets that can hold multiple pills and capsules, for a total of 7 days before refill. The machine comes with different guides for different settings so it can be semi-customized for each patient. This has worked pretty well as the alarm lets her know the medicine is ready to be taken. Sometimes she doesn't hear the alarm if she is in another room. This does prevent her from taking too much medicine as she was prior, due to chronic pain, and dementia. This along with a home care worker coming in for two hours each day... » Read More Our machine dispenses medicine four times per day, and the trays have pockets that can hold multiple pills and capsules, for a total of 7 days before refill. The machine comes with different guides for different settings so it can be semi-customized for each patient. This has worked pretty well as the alarm lets her know the medicine is ready to be taken. Sometimes she doesn't hear the alarm if she is in another room. This does prevent her from taking too much medicine as she was prior, due to chronic pain, and dementia. This along with a home care worker coming in for two hours each day has enabled my mother to remain at home. « Show Less
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We bought this for our mom & she takes meds at 3 different times. You can set the alarm for up to 6 different times per day. There are total of 28 medication slots, so you would need to refill every 5 days or so for your mom.. But it comes with extra medication wheel & you can buy more,. You can fill those up & have them ready.Itt takes only few seconds to make the switch.. The alarm is great to let them know it's time for medication.
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If she takes all ten meds at the same time, 5 times per day - you should be able to fill it every 5-6 days.My dad takes meds 3 times per day and we fill it every 10 days or so
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We have only used it for 4 times per day which allowed a week supply. I think there are 29 slots for pills, so you wouldn't quite make it 6 full days. Otherwise it would work fine. This works very well for a reminder & the alarm is handy, but is not secure to keep someone out of it who wants to get it open.
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It's my understanding that it can distribute 7 times a day. My mother only needs it one time a day. My brother is actually the one who fills it but it is good for I believe, 28 days. He says it works great.
1117848
It has 30 slots, 6 days. So weekly, it has a loud alarm and def something you can't ignore. Great machine and I recommend. I'm not using mine anymore and willing to sellIt.
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I take 12 tablets daily, which I think is average amount. You will take less in the beginning. Hope that helps:)
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My mother takes 14 pills per day dispensed 4 times a day. Some times 6 pills at a time. Some are large capsuls and there is plenty of room left for more if needed.
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You could use it multiple times. I would get the bigger one if you plan on using it for that amount often.
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According to the package, the user is to take one tablet three times a day with a meal. Good luck!
1221942
The directions are to administer two pumps, one in the morning and one in the evening. That's how i used it and it works for me that way. I am 27 and i use it to balance my hormones which can seem out of whack often. I find it helps when used regularly.
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My brother-in-law is the one that uses this and he takes approximately 6 pills in the morning and 4 at night and he doesn't have any problems. I think you would be ok.
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No there is not. And each day has four compartments for different times of the day. Nothing keeps the patient from taking to many compartments or days of pills. However, I provided this for my sister and we fill it once a month. She had been at the point where she wasn't taking her medications properly, or at all, and could not cope with the task. This made it simpler and she was able to take her pills on a timely basis. For her it has worked great! She just needed the simplification to enable her to cope with her many pills and has improved greatly.
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The item I received has 4 dose sections. Morning, Noon, evening and night. I agree with the previous review it can handle a LOT of pills. My morning dose holds over 14 pills 3 of which are huge. Only the manufacturer could answer whether it comes in different sizes. The one pictured has only 4. But, I fill it UP! Good Luck.
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It would b aprox because u take different amounts and for diff amount if day according to how bad u need it and how long it takes I personally have taken them for about 12 years and I take 6 every day and I am perfect everyday but that is not according to the directions ! Hope this helps ! It really is a great product !
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There are 28 compartments. Assuming the daily dose of pills for the 5 medications are small enough to fit into one compartment, and that they are all taken at the same time, 28 days. If some pills need to be taken in the morning and some in the evening (requiring two alarm settings per day), then you would need to refill it every 14 days. In this case, you would load the pill dispenser with morning pills and evening pills alternating in every other compartment, so each time the alarm sounds, the appropriate pills (morning or evening) would come into view. This is the way we use the pill dispenser, so we refill it every 14 days. There are 28 compartments. Assuming the daily dose of pills for the 5 medications are small enough to fit into one compartment, and that they are all taken at the same time, 28 days. If some pills need to be taken in the morning and some in the evening (requiring two alarm settings per day), then you would need to refill it every 14 days. In this case, you would load the pill dispenser with morning pills and evening pills alternating in every other compartment, so each time the alarm sounds, the appropriate pills (morning or evening) would come into view. This is the way we use the pill... » Read More There are 28 compartments. Assuming the daily dose of pills for the 5 medications are small enough to fit into one compartment, and that they are all taken at the same time, 28 days. If some pills need to be taken in the morning and some in the evening (requiring two alarm settings per day), then you would need to refill it every 14 days. In this case, you would load the pill dispenser with morning pills and evening pills alternating in every other compartment, so each time the alarm sounds, the appropriate pills (morning or evening) would come into view. This is the way we use the pill dispenser, so we refill it every 14 days. « Show Less
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Sweetjami, I presume your referring to Nature Made Multi For Her 50+. I purchased the tablets which I have no problem with, but it sounds as though you do,so the soft gels would be a better solution for you. Hope this helped you. It's a great vitamin.
1834283
I have 8pills of varying size's in my fathers 9am med and there is room for 2 or 3 additional pills like capsule's. Hope this helps you. The best purchase I could have made to help my father.
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The tabs are pretty big but smooth and go down easy. The only bad thing is that you would need to take 5 a day but they do work quite well for both my mom (70) and sister (50). Hope this helps.
185671
this machine has 28 'bins' so if you have pills 4 times a day it's one week, pills twice a day = 2 weeks it works ok - occasionally pills get stuck (esp gel caps) and the tilt-down function wasn't clear to my mom -- so I took a few pictures as reminders
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Stacey, Each daily pill holder has four compartments and each compartment has its own lid. It works fine for us. JimG
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I would say NO. those pills are too big and the compartment too small to accommodate 9-10 pills. try the 7 Day 2 Compartment.