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For strep throat i got penicillin vk 500 (2tablet 2xdaily-10 days). i misunderstood the dosage & 've took 1tablet 2x day for 10days! is it dangerous?

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Dr. David Nelson answered

Probably not: If you still have a sore throat, get rechecked for strep.

Answered 11/24/2013

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A member asked:

For strep throat i got penicillin vk 500 (2tablet 2xdaily-10 days). i misunderstood the dosage & 've took 1tablet 2x day for 10days! is it dangerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Nelson answered

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