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Taking 500mg penicillin vk 2x/day for ten days for strep throat. is this usual dosage? is this enough/ok timing to kill it for sure?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Probably : You should because the usual dose is 500 miligrams 2 to 3 times a day for 10 days. You're in that arena and I think you will be fine

Dr Oleary agreed

Answered 9/8/2017

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A member asked:

Taking 500mg penicillin vk 2x/day for ten days for strep throat. is this usual dosage? is this enough/ok timing to kill it for sure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Oleary agreed

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