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Doc gave me amoxicillin such as take 2 today and one pill every 8 hrs for 4 days. for tooth inf. is this a correct course? i always seen 7-10 days
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It depends...: Most common dose would be 2 gm/day (500mg x4 or 875 mg x3) for 7 days. If definitive treatment will be done sooner than 7 days, then a lesser course may be all that is necessary. Consider asking the doc or staff, there could be a specific reason why this particular course of amox was prescribed for you.
Answered 1/23/2015
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Situation is unique?: The typical adult dose for dental infections is 250 milligrams to 500 milligrams every 8 hours. It may be prescribed for 7 to 10 days. As each patient situation is unique, doctors and patients should use the recommendations as guidelines to determine an appropriate treatment plan together.
Answered 2/13/2015
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