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My 2.5 year old has an ear infextion & refuses to drink liquid amoxicillin. are there other treatments or tablet form? we tried w spoon and cyringe

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Chewable: Amoxicillin comes in a chewable - ask your pharmacist to contact the doctor's office for a substitution.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes: He can be prescribe a chewable tablet.

Answered 5/6/2014

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