If you have a lot, take 3-4 every 3-4 hours or more often if you really hurt. Here is the way I like to take it. It is more economical. Put 4 pellets in a bottle (16 oz or 20 oz) of spring water, having first poured out a little bit of the water. Shake it and let it sit until the pellets dissolve. Shake it again really hard, 10-12 times. Take 1 tsp or 1 bottle cap full of the water. Repeat as often as necessary. This will help with a ton of things. If you can find arnica liniment, it works great as well for topical use. You can find that in the Spanish/Latin stores, if there are any in your area.