Octal - See also. 1  Computer numbering formats. 2  Octal games, a game numbering system used in combinatorial game theory. 3  Syllabic octal, a specific octal representation of 8-bit syllables.
Your doctor or nurse will suggest 1 of the following methods to begin taking the pill: Start your first pack of pills on the first day of your menstrual period. Use a backup method of birth control (such as condoms with spermicide) until you start the pill.
answers from Portland on May 31, 2010. The average age to be able to swallow a pill is about 8 or 9 years old. A toddler will just chew the pill. A good way to practice and to test if a child is ready is with yogurt or applesauce. Cut a raisin in half or use a small raisin.