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Amoxicillin pediatric dosage calculator
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 32 years experience
Depends!: Correct Amoxicillin dose for any infection depends upon sensitivity of bacteria causing infection. If bacteria is resistant to Amoxicillin or similar ... Read More
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Dr. Barry Bergmananswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
40 mg/ pound: The dosage can vary but Amoxicillin is very safe at low and high doses. The general dose is 40 to 80 mg per kilo, usually divided 2 times per day.
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Dr. Shontae Buffingtonanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Depends on illness: It really depends on the illness. For severe infections high dose Amoxicillin may be warranted whereas low dose Amoxicillin may be prescribed for loc... Read More
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Dr. Jay Parkanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Varies: Dosages of Amoxicillin are different depending on the illness to treat. For instance , much higher dose of Amoxicillin is prescribed for ear infecti... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Rhoadesanswered
Family Medicine 50 years experience
Yes: You may use the two medications together.
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1.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Assuming 400mg/5mL: 500mg (1.25 teaspoons) every 8 hours for 5 full days. But that's just the recommended dose. Your Dentist, in concert with your Pediatrician, the peo... Read More
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Dr. Tiffanie Noonananswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Rx'd by physician?: Was the strep throat formally diagnosed by a physician? Strep should be diagnosed by a physician via a rapid test or culture, you don't want to treat... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Right dose: which is 80-90 mg/kg/day for most indications, so with the concentration given would come up to the preschool volume and frequency. Make sure you fini... Read More
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732 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jason Priceanswered
Pediatric Pulmonology 15 years experience
The dose for...: Group A strep is 25mg/kg per dose twice a day for 10 days. If your son is 20kg the dose should be 500mg twice a day for 10 days. I would recommend ca... Read More
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278 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
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I think that the regimen is alright. Ask Pediatrician/Pharmacist if the dosage is okay.
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Answered Feb 11, 2023
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sathish Adigopulaanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
.: Dosage is correct. High dose amox is 90 mg/kg/day.
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4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Daniel Ziegleranswered
Emergency Medicine 32 years experience
The current recommended dosing of amoxicillin for children is 90 mg per kilogram per day divided into two or three doses. 60 lbs. is 27.3 kg times 90 ... Read More
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Answered Sep 20, 2021
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