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My 22lb, 12 month old, was diagnosed with a double ear infection. dr prescribed 4.75ml of ammoxicllian (400mg/5ml), twice per day. is that an acceptab?

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Yes: I'd make it a simple 5 ml twice a day.This is the normal dosing level for an ear infection.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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