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I have 3 amoxicillin 500 mg capsules left is it dangerous to double dose and then take last remaining one 8 hours after that?

Q: i have 3 amoxicillin 500 mg capsules left is it dangerous to double dose and then take last remaining one 8 hours after that?

: For what condition? We only recommend a short dose for prophylactic therapy for dental procedure but the dose is higher, 2,000 mg.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

For what condition? We only recommend a short dose for prophylactic therapy for dental procedure but the dose is higher, 2,000 mg.

Answered 7/30/2022

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I have 3 amoxicillin 500 mg capsules left is it dangerous to double dose and then take last remaining one 8 hours after that?

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