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Had dental surgery on wednesday (tooth extraction and removal of torus mandibularis). my wife misread instructions on antibiotics and only gave me 1 amoxicillian instead of three on thursday and friday. what are the consequences?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

If you're feeling OK, probably no issues. Start taking the three per day.

Answered 10/2/2022

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Antibiotics are prescribed to prevent wound infection. As with all medications they should be taken exactly as directed. Please take 3 per day (8 hours apart) until all are taken. Don't quit early.

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