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Day 5 of cold.dr said start of pneumonia &upper respiratory infection.500mg of amoxicillin every 8 hours for 10 days.is this antibiotic effective.
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Mgt: It depends on the cause, and your response to the antibiotic. If you are recovering without fever, a routine follow up appointment with your PCP is suggested.
Answered 11/19/2017
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