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My 9 yr old weighs 51 pounds, and was prescribed 500 mg of amoxicillin twice a day. is this a safe dosage?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: For most indications, and please continue the whole prescribed duration, wish yourself and your son wellness

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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