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My daughter is 5 and 63 pounds. she is being treated for a sinus infections was given a dosage of 10 ml of 400mg/5ml of amoxicillin every 12 hours- i?

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Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

Specializes in Neonatology

More info: it seems your daughter is in the 90% for weight.height not known BMI not known generally for a sinus infection you need amoxicillin clavulanate for better coverage at 40 mg/kg per day I am sure your physician will monitor the progress

Answered 1/4/2017

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