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I had sore throat for 10 days , doctor gave me amoxicillin 500 for a week 3 times a day. can i have it 4 times instead?
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No: Amoxicillin is given every 12 or 8 hours for tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Make sure to take the medication 1 hour after finishing a meal.
Answered 9/16/2015
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