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Is Amoxicillin 25 Ml Twice Recommendable For A 11 Years Child With 96 Pounds Weight?
Took my 11 year old son to minute clinic this afternoon. I was told we would treat for ear infection, strep test can back negative. He was given liquid amoxicillin to take. I m concerned about the dosage. He weighs 96 pounds, dosage for amoxicillin is 25 ml twice a day. Is that too much?
Tue, 30 Dec 2014
Hello. I just read through your question.
liquid amoxicillin comes in different concentrations. For example, it comes as 250 milligrams per 5 ml, and 400 milligrams per 5 ml. In any case, 25 ml twice per day, or even once per day, is too much regardless of the size of the patient. I would contact the doctor who wrote the prescription
liquid amoxicillin comes in different concentrations. For example, it comes as 250 milligrams per 5 ml, and 400 milligrams per 5 ml. In any case, 25 ml twice per day, or even once per day, is too much regardless of the size of the patient. I would contact the doctor who wrote the prescription
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