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I accidentally took antibiotics cefuroxime cimex 500mg 3x a day (every 8 hours) for 4 days instead of 2x a day as prescribed by the doctor for cystitis. i only realised when i reread the prescription. im so stupid. is it harmful?

Q: i accidentally took antibiotics cefuroxime cimex 500mg 3x a day (every 8 hours) for 4 days instead of 2x a day as prescribed by the doctor for cystitis. i only realised when i reread the prescription. im so stupid. is it harmful?

: This is nothing to worry about. You could take double or triple the standard dose without harm, except maybe increased chance of diarrhea as a side effect.

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This is nothing to worry about. You could take double or triple the standard dose without harm, except maybe increased chance of diarrhea as a side effect.

Answered 5/29/2022

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A member asked:

I accidentally took antibiotics cefuroxime cimex 500mg 3x a day (every 8 hours) for 4 days instead of 2x a day as prescribed by the doctor for cystitis. i only realised when i reread the prescription. im so stupid. is it harmful?

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