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 32 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 51 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 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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