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Ok, my daughter is on amoxicillin 5 ml every 12 hours. she told me she took a tablespoon instead of the teaspoon. will she be ok? what

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Should be ok: You may see some diarrhea but shouldn't be a problem. return to regular dose at time med is due

Dr Levine agreed

Answered 2/13/2015

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Amoxicillin: She should be fine. She may get a minor stomach ache with some diarrhea but nothing more than that.

Dr Ali and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 5/1/2015

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A member asked:

Ok, my daughter is on amoxicillin 5 ml every 12 hours. she told me she took a tablespoon instead of the teaspoon. will she be ok? what

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Dr Levine agreed

Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Dr Ali and 6 doctors agreed

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