A member asked:

Prescribed amoxicillin 500 mg 2 pills twice a day for 10 days. accidentally been taking 1 pill twice a day for first 2 days for sinus infection. bad?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No worry: Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic. Not a big deal if you started 1 pill twice a day for first 2 days. Most sinus infections are treated easily with 500 mg of Amoxicillin three times each day for 10 days. It is also ok to continue 2 pills bid for the next 8 days.

Answered 12/30/2019

4.7k views

Thank

No: Just correct the dosage from now on and stay on the regiment , you'll be fine;).

Answered 12/16/2013

4.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more