take this medicine on its own vs take this medicine alone

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Take this medicine on its own' suggests taking the medicine without any other substances or food, emphasizing the need for it to be consumed separately. On the other hand, 'take this medicine alone' implies taking the medicine without anyone else present. The choice between the two phrases depends on the intended meaning in the context.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 606 views

take this medicine on its own

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate taking the medicine separately without any other substances or food.

This phrase is used to instruct someone to take a particular medicine without combining it with other substances or food.

Examples:

Make sure to take this medicine on its own with a full glass of water.
It is recommended to take this medicine on its own to ensure its effectiveness.

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Take this medicine on an empty stomach.
Patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
23 problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Take this medicine after you eat.
I know many people, who take this medicine.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
Errors in how you take this medicine may have serious health consequences.
Continue to take this medicine until your doctor tells you otherwise.
Patients with rare glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine, as the formulation contains glucose.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Fructose content Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose- galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
You can take this medicine with or without food.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Olanzapine Teva orodispersible tablet contains D-glucose: patients with rare glucose- galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
Patients with wheat allergy (different from coeliac disease) should not take this medicine.

Alternatives:

Take this medicine separately.
Take this medicine without any other substances.
Take this medicine without food.

take this medicine alone

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate taking the medicine without anyone else present.

This phrase is used to instruct someone to take a particular medicine without the presence of others.

Examples:

Please take this medicine alone in a quiet room.
It is important to take this medicine alone for privacy reasons.

Show examples from the web [+]

Patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
23 problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Take this medicine after you eat.
I know many people, who take this medicine.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
Errors in how you take this medicine may have serious health consequences.
Continue to take this medicine until your doctor tells you otherwise.
Take this medicine on an empty stomach.
Patients with rare glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine, as the formulation contains glucose.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Fructose content Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose- galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
You can take this medicine with or without food.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Olanzapine Teva orodispersible tablet contains D-glucose: patients with rare glucose- galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
Patients with wheat allergy (different from coeliac disease) should not take this medicine.

Alternatives:

Take this medicine by yourself.
Take this medicine in solitude.
Take this medicine in private.

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