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A member asked:

Amoxicillin 875/125 says take every 12 hr. forgot to take mine until 3pm. if i take before bed at 12am, is it safe to take after 9 hours?

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Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Yes: Yes, this should be perfectly fine!

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/31/2014

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