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I'm on amoxicillin for strep throat 2x daily but i forgot to take it today. it won't come back because i forgot one day as long as i start again tom.?

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No it will not: It will be alright if you take the rest of the capsules as prescribed and finish the whole course.

Dr Holland agreed

Answered 11/20/2013

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