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I was wondering if i was given the right dosage for amoxicillin for a 6 year old weighing 22kg. 250mg/5ml susp. 17.5 ml twice a day?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Right dose: which is 80-90 mg/kg/day for most indications, so with the concentration given would come up to the preschool volume and frequency. Make sure you finish all the prescribed duration, best wishes

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 4/13/2017

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