Question 1

i accidentally just took two doses of amoxicillin before i was supposed to take the second one because i wanted to sleep early. is anything bad happen?

Accepted Answer

No problem: It's hard to overdose on amoxicicllin, a very well tolerated drug. You could take several doses at once without any problem except maybe some stomach discomfort. Just wait until the proper time of your next dose and then take it as scheduled.

Question 2

husband accidentally took two doses of his augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) within 4 hours.. is that dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Too much Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate): Nope. He may experience some discomfort in his abdomen and even have some softening of the stool, but not to worry. He should be fine.

Question 3

i accidently took a double dose of augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) this morning. i got a rash from it. should i hold off on taking it again tonight?

Accepted Answer

Allergic rash: A double dose of Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) isn't harmful if not repeated several times. The higher dose probably isn't the reason for the rash. Allergic drug reactions like rash have nothing to do with dose. Because of the rash (not because of the double dose) you should check with your doctor before taking more. If your doc isn't available over the weekend, probably someone is covering for her, so call today.

Question 4

missed three days of amoxicillin dose. have three days worth left. should i continue? dose is 500 mg two capsules twice per day

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes I would complete the course. Part of this depends on what you are  being treated  for.

Question 5

is a double dose of amoxicillin for a child any danger?

Accepted Answer

No: The extra medicine is not toxic to your child like it would be doubling up on a Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or other med with a narrow safety profile.There may be an increase in the risk of developing diarrhea at higher doses.

Question 6

accidentally took two pills of amoxicillin within 1 hour. will i get sick?

Accepted Answer

Okay : you should be fine. You may have some upset stomach or soft stool. Or may not have any symptoms. Either way you should be taking medications as prescribed.

Question 7

i just accidentally took two amoxicillin 875 mg back to back 15 minutes apart... i'm worried. should i be okay?

Accepted Answer

Overdose Antibiotic: Although it is never advisable to take more than the recommended dosage of any medicines, some are relatively harmless.  Fortunately this is one of them so don't worry too much but be more careful in the future.

Question 8

can i take two 500mg amoxicillin for the first dose?

Accepted Answer

GiveAHootDon'tPollut: What for?More is not necessarily better. But, then again, in specific cases it's given that way (e.g. before some dental procedures). Probably won't hurt, but it would be nice to know what's on your or your doctor's mind (if anything...). No sense in taking it that way if you don't need to. That would just lead to a higher chance of side effects, bacterial resistance and environmental pollution.

Question 9

i've accidently ate an amoxicillin 500mg 4 times a day, and the sggestion only 3 times.. the 4th dose was taken 2 hrs aftr the 3rd dose, am i overdose?

Accepted Answer

No: Taking that 1 extra pill will do no harm. Go back to your prescribed dose.

Question 10

is it ok to take augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) syrup 312.50mg in two divided doses instead of three doses?

Accepted Answer

Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) dosing: Yes, Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) can be dosed twice daily.

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I accidentally took double dose of amoxicillin for 2 days

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I accidentally just took two doses of amoxicillin before i was supposed to take the second one because i wanted to sleep early. is anything bad happen?

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Husband accidentally took two doses of his augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) within 4 hours.. is that dangerous?

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I accidently took a double dose of augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) this morning. i got a rash from it. should i hold off on taking it again tonight?

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Missed three days of amoxicillin dose. have three days worth left. should i continue? dose is 500 mg two capsules twice per day

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Is a double dose of amoxicillin for a child any danger?

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Accidentally took two pills of amoxicillin within 1 hour. will i get sick?

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I just accidentally took two amoxicillin 875 mg back to back 15 minutes apart... i'm worried. should i be okay?

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Can i take two 500mg amoxicillin for the first dose?

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I've accidently ate an amoxicillin 500mg 4 times a day, and the sggestion only 3 times.. the 4th dose was taken 2 hrs aftr the 3rd dose, am i overdose?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) syrup 312.50mg in two divided doses instead of three doses?

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