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A member asked:
I am on antibiotics and have just realised i have missed one of day of the course what should i do?
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Just continue: Most antibiotics have effects longer than the dosing we give, that is assurance of activity. If you missed one dose, do not try to catch up by doubling at that increases the side effect. Continue your dose and dosing intervals as if you did not miss any.
Answered 7/22/2016
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