How long do the batteries last in the dispenser for someone taking 4 daily pills. Is their an indicator if the batteries are weak?
1677209
There is no indicator. The instructions that came with the dispenser said to replace the batteries every 6 months. My friend only used his dispenser for a couple of months before he had to go into a nursing home so I don't know how long the batteries would actually last.
1677210
I would say about 5 to 6 months because we have only replaced them once since we have owned it.
2150109
I have it set to dispense 4 times a day, the largest dosage is 9 pills. One of the slots which contains the 9 pills is a calcium pill which is quite large. I suppose it would vary depending upon the size and shape of the pills. I believe I could get more small round pills in the slot that already contains 9. Most in the slot which contains 9 are round, 2 oblong. I hope that helps.
1244789
There are about 28 compartments that you can sort pills into when filling and set timer for the correct pills and dosage. That would give you about a week of meds in one sorting. I put about five pills into a morning setting dor my mother and they ade large polls and fit well nto one compartment. I really love this dispenser which I purchased to ensure my mother gets her meds on time without taking too many.
654302
I bought these Senokot pills a few months ago. I have never had a problem with them going bad. I usually stock up when there is a special price.The largest amount I bought was 6 bottles and by the time I got to the last bottle, I had the same results as I did from the first bottle of pills. I take two at night before I go to bed and they work well overnight.
1797758
Hello Larry thank you for your interest in e-pill Medication Reminders. This particular dispenser only dispenses up to four times per day. Your father would need an e-pill MedTime XL which can dispense up to 28 times per day if needed. You can find this pill dispenser here:e-pill Automatic Pill Dispenser for home or institutional use. MD1 MedTime XL. Original Swedish Design. Complete with two medication trays, two metal keys. Easy filling with included Pill Sorting and Filling Tray.
289976
Sometimes, if you get used to take them you feel it is not working...I guess. It is just my experience. I took two bottles then stopped taking. One year later, I started to take again and it is working well right now.
1747694
Do all of them need to be taken at the same time? Could you spread them out? I have put 6 meds and 2 stool softeners in a compartment at a time. There are 28 slots. I have the timer set for 4 dosages per day for 7 days. I fill the dispenser for my Mom every Saturday. It is easiest to load the meds in a regular 28 slot plastic pill box and transfer to the dispenser. I labeled the box for easy transfer. This way you have a weeks worth of back up pills in case there are pharmacy issues or you need someone else to load the dispenser if you go out of town. Hope this helps.
1191221
I bought these four months ago. We don't use them daily, but we use them whenever we want/need them. The batteries that came with the unit are still going strong.
1244512
The rep at Cyberpower instructed me that the batteries have a typical shelf-life of about 3 years. I would presume that when your power-supplyied outlets stop functioning, that's when the battery has failed/died. Mine just happened to get hit by a power surge and hastened the process a little bit. I noticed this when the items plugged into the power-supplied outlets just stopped working, while items plugged into the regular surge-protected outlets continued to work (e.g., lamps, speakers, etc.)
2217091
You'll find the dates but only inside the box -- on each individual dispenser "wheel." They are excellent batteries. I've used them for exclusively for several years. In a recent order I placed on amazon, the ones that arrived are clearly marked :"Use by May 2017." I don't think you'll be disappointed.
466254
I didn't do any scientific measurement. My opnion is therefore subjecive. It appears that these batteries do last. This key is to get them fresh. Batteries do lose power with time if you let them sit. Some lithium button batteries that I purchased on e-bay were two years old and lasted about a week in my guitar tuner, which is way too short. I blame it on the age of the batteries. Those 9 volt lithium batteries don't seem to have this issue. We'll see in a few years.
1947156
I bought two of these, one each for my dad (93) and my mother-in-law (85). The light and sound alarms go for about 30 minutes. They DO NOT go on indefinitely or until you dump the pills out, so if the user sleeps through the entire 30-minute alarm, he missed it. I feel the alarm should continue indefinitely until the pills are dumped. The manufacturer was probably concerned about battery life. Just make sure the unit is in an area frequented by the user (near the bed in the morning and the easy chair during the day). Good luck.
1947160
Can't say for sure, but mom's has gone off for 10 minutes before she heard it. Does kick off after awhile because we left it in the car and went in for breakfast. When we went back to the car the alarm was off and the light was not flashing. The space was still open for the meds to be released. It will not close off again until the alarm goes off for the next pill time. Locking the pills missed so there is not the worry of taking too many or doubling up. They will just be missed. Better than too many(at least for us).
872797
I've had one for a few months and use it every day with no issues. I've had similar products before and the batteries last for years. If you think about it these work the exact same way your car remote does, and those batteries last several years with daily use.
200570
All I remember now is that the batteries were supposed to be precharged. Mine were dead when I got them. I loaded them and used them in my hand wash dispenser. The light on the dispenser showed still red instead of changing to green. Will not more buy rechargeable batteries.
471331
yes, the batteries works very well, I can tell after 4 days when the batteries are getting low the sounds are not as loud.
1321777
I put fresh batteries in before a trip I took for 14 days & I ran it every night. The batteries are still good but I am taking an extra set of 4 with me on the next trip......just in case!