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My dr. prescribed me amoxicillin 500 mg to just be taken twice daily. i didnt think about it and took it at 2:30 pm and now have to take it again at 10:30. the packaging says every 8-12 hours. i dont wanna screw this up. is this safe?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Yes: Best would be to take at same time, for example 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, but you should be fine if you took a dose with some delay. Make sure you complete the course as recommended.

Answered 8/11/2019

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A member asked:

My dr. prescribed me amoxicillin 500 mg to just be taken twice daily. i didnt think about it and took it at 2:30 pm and now have to take it again at 10:30. the packaging says every 8-12 hours. i dont wanna screw this up. is this safe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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