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What is the proper dosage of amoxicillin for an adult with strep throat? i'm on 500mg 2x/day is this enough?

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Yes: That is enough to do the job if you take it for 10 days. It's not just the dose. If you stop too soon you take a chance you won't eradicate it completely.

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/20/2019

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