A member asked:

My 9 month old daughter is taking augmentin (5 day course,2.5ml twice a day) for tonsillitis.this morning was the 5th day but there is still alot of antibiotic left in bottle.does she need 2 finish everything in the bottle or do i throw away the rest?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

I always treat 10 d: While there are some who prefer a shortened treatment course I always treat documented strep for 10 days. It is the duration of treatment that is most consistent with a cure & lack of recurrence. On the other hand if no strep test confirmed it to be strep, I would consider stopping since the complication of Rheumatic fever is not seen in infants who have positive strep.

Answered 3/13/2019

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