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What Should Be Amoxicillin Dosage For Strep Infection?
My 10 year old daughter, 90 pounds has a bad case of strep and was given 400mg/5ml amoxicillin. The prescription was written for her to take 1ml/2x a day. The doctor refuses to change the script, but pharmacist says this is too little a dosage - she should be on at least 875mg/day. I m confused? Who is right?
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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As per weight of the child daily dose of 800-1200 mg would suffice.
It could be a typing mistake or doctor doesnt know dosage.
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Dr rushikesh kute
As per weight of the child daily dose of 800-1200 mg would suffice.
It could be a typing mistake or doctor doesnt know dosage.
Hope this is helpful to you.
Rate the answer if you like it.
Regards,
Dr rushikesh kute
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