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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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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: I would suggest reviewing the dose with your physician, but a dose of 50 mg/ kg once daily for ten days will treat strep throat in most cases.

Answered 12/30/2016

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