English Reading(Prescription for Cold)

Prescription for Cold

Mike has had a bad cold and a sore throat for three days. This morning, he had a high fever and a running nose, so his mother took him to the doctor. Here are the directions of the medicine that Dr. Wang has prescribed for Mike.
  DOSAGE:Adults and child 12 years of age and older take 2 spoonfuls of this medical liquid every 6 hours. Do not take more than twelve spoonfuls in 24 hours. Children 6 years old to 12 years old take half of the adult dosage, not more than 6 spoonfuls per day. Do not use this product in children under 6 years of age. This will provide overdose and could cause serious health problem.
  WARNING:Do not rake the medicine any more than the suggested dosage unless directed by a doctor. Keep the medicine away from the reach of children under six years old. Patients with high blood pressure, heart disease or stomach trouble are forbidden to take this medicine. This medicine may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine. Chronic cough,which usually lasts a long time,is dangerous and harmful.If your cough continues for three days, discontinue use and ask your doctor for advice.

prescription----(n)藥方;處方
prescribe----(v)開處方
sore----(adj)疼痛
dosage----(n)(藥的)劑量; 服法
spoonful----(n) 一匙的量
a spoonful of ----一匙的
overdose----(n)藥劑過量(vt)使服過量的藥(vi)服藥過量
Chronic----(adj)慢性的
harmful----(adj)有害的