A member asked:
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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