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Accidentally took 1000mg amoxicillian instead of regular dose of 500mg... should i get medical attention?

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Dr. Glenn Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Not a problematic : A double dose of amoxicillin is far below the concerning level. When in doubt amount the safety of taking too much medication, the safest thing is th call your local poison control center at 800-222-1222. It's free and you'll get evidence based guidance supervised my a fellowship trained medical toxicologist.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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