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how many mg of amoxicillin per dose for a 4 year old for strep throat?

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Dr. Jeffrey Nganswered

Family Medicine 31 years experience

60-80 mg/kg: The recommended dose is 60-80 mg/kg weight. (its based on weight).

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Dr. Carla Enriquezanswered

Pediatrics 50 years experience

Depends: The doseis generally dependent on weight at this age but typically it would be between 125-250 mg three or four times daily.

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My 3 1/2 year old has strep throat & is now on amoxicillin (day #2). Now I have a bad headache, fever & a sore throat. Is this strep throat now?

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My 3 year old daughter started amoxicillin at 8:30pm sunday night for strep throat. It is now 11am Tuesday and she still has a fever. Is this normal?

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My 4 year old has strep throat and has been on amoxicillin for 6 days. Today she has a very sniffly nose, is it safe to give her children's Benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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A member asked about a female:

My child is 7 years old and he weighs about 53 pounds. He is on his 2nd round of amoxicillin 400 mg/ 5ml for strep throat. He takes 7.5 ml twice a day?

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A male asked:

12.5 ml once daily for 10 days of amoxicillin (400mg/5ml) for a 48 pound 6 year old, is that the standard treatment of strep throat?

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