I think I understand "take one three times daily" in that that means take one every eight hours (approximately).

But does "take three per day" imply that they have to be taken all at once, or would it be acceptable to take three each day but spread out over the day?

The particular tablets in question are glucosamine and chondroitin which my GP has suggested that I try for osteoarthritis.

For practical reasons taking the three at different times would be preferable, but if that would diminish any possible effect, then I shall take them at the same time.

Thanks in advance.