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I weigh 150lbs......is 1500 mg of amoxicillin ok to take for strep throat for 10 days?

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Yes: A daily total dosage of 1500mg of Amoxicillin for 10 days is appropriate for strep pharyngitis in a 43 year old female.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: 500mg three times a day is a common dose rx'd for this condition, and at 150 pounds you are an ideal weight for this dose as well. (but do not forget, it is in three divided daily doses).

Answered 4/7/2016

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