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My doctor prescribed me amoxcil 500mg 3x day for a bacterial uri. how long between does should i take them?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Antibiotics: Every 8 hours or so - It doesn't have to be exact.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 11/15/2017

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