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I have 3 days worth left of my amoxicillin treatment for bronchitis. is it really necessary to take them?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Rx: If prescribed an antibiotic, then following the recommended course as prescribed without skipping doses is advised.

Answered 2/27/2015

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