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What Is The Dosage Of Amoxicillin For Ear Infection?
My granddaughter is 3 years old. She is taking amoxicillin (400mg) every 12 hours. She was accidentally given it after 7 hours. She is also taking childrens motrin, benadryl, and drops for ear infection and URI. Is she going to be ok and should she take the amoxicillin tonight at the correct time?
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Hi...the dose of Amoxyciliin for otitis media or ear infection is 50-80mg/kg/day in 1 or 2 divided doses. She is going to be alright. Do not worry. If it is being given as single daily dose - to maintain serum levels of the drug better to give it at same time daily.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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