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My daughter is 15month and was diagnosed with upper respiratory, was prescribed amoxicillin 125mg 5ml 3x day. is that ok? she is 21lbs

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: Typically Amoxil (amoxicillin) is reserved for bacterial infections, most upper respiratory infections in this age group are viral. Your pediatrician may be treating her for a bacterial illness. If you are unsure, it is best to give them a call to discuss.

Answered 9/8/2015

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