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A member asked:
What if i missed a dose of penicillin? my doctor prescribed 10 days of penicillin, twice daily. i forgot my evening dose yesterday. do i take two together?
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No, : No, do not double your dose. Just take the next dose as you normally would and finish out the entire course. Legal disclaimer: I am providing this general and basic information as a public service and my response to this question does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. For any additional information, advice, or specific concerns, please speak with your own physician. The information provided is current as of the date of the answer entry.
Answered 7/16/2017
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Skip: The instructions usually say to take missed dose as soon as you realize the problem---but since that was yesterday, would recommend just continuing w/status quo and add missed pill on at end.
Answered 3/15/2013
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