Do you always understand the directions on a bottle of medicine? Do you know what is meant by "Take only as directed"? Read the following directions and see if you understand them. "To reduce pain, take two tablets   with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required. For night-time and early morning relief, take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours. For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount. For children under six years old ,ask for your doctor's advice. Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after taking the medicine". How many tablets should a nine-year-old child normally take in 24 hours?
Half a tablet One tablet. Two tablets Four tablets.