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What Is The Recommended Dosage Of Amoxicillin Post Root Canal Procedure?

I had a root canal done yesterday. As I had slight fever the day before the surgery, the attending re sident put me on amoxicillin. The dosage is 500 mg every 6 hours for 7 days. A web-search showed the normal dosage is 500 mg, 3 times a day. Is it okay to take the drug every 6 hours?

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Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . As per query doctor has prescribed dose of amoxicillin every 6 hours . Normally the recommended dose is 250 gram thrice a day . But in severe infection for adult it can be given 500 gram for every 8 hours for up to 10 days.You can also do beta-dine rinses 2-3 times a day to reduce infection and swelling and maintain proper oral hygiene . For pain take Advil(if not allergic or Tylenol). Brush and floss daily. Rinse mouth after every meals to prevent bacterial accumulation.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Is The Recommended Dosage Of Amoxicillin Post Root Canal Procedure?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . As per query doctor has prescribed dose of amoxicillin every 6 hours . Normally the recommended dose is 250 gram thrice a day . But in severe infection for adult it can be given 500 gram for every 8 hours for up to 10 days.You can also do beta-dine rinses 2-3 times a day to reduce infection and swelling and maintain proper oral hygiene . For pain take Advil(if not allergic or Tylenol). Brush and floss daily. Rinse mouth after every meals to prevent bacterial accumulation. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari