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500mg flucloxacillin capsules, one tablet four times a day on empty stomachhow much time in between each tablet? 16 years old.

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Divide: Figure out your awake hours and divide by 4 pills. An example : 7 am, noon, 5 pm and 10 pm. Remember to take them before meals so they are on empty stomach.

Answered 11/4/2020

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