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My 70lb son was given a dosage of 18. 5mls twice a day of liquid amoxicillin (400mg/5ml) for strep. does this seem right? worried about overdose. than

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Seems high: That dose is about 1400 mg per dose which translates into 90 mg/kg per day. this is on the high end of treating resistant strep pneumo for otitis media. Definitely not appropriate dose for strep or pneumonia

Answered 5/2/2017

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It is: My dosing would be 10 ml 2X/d which is adequate for strep. Some germs/conditions would require more, but not this one.

Answered 5/2/2017

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