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I take an antibiotic amoxicillin once a day for strep throat. will it be ok if i took the dose 9 hours before? or should i stay on schedule?

Q: i take an antibiotic amoxicillin once a day for strep throat. will it be ok if i took the dose 9 hours before? or should i stay on schedule?

: No problem. A few doses taken a few hours early or late will make no difference, as long as you take the entire prescription.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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No problem. A few doses taken a few hours early or late will make no difference, as long as you take the entire prescription.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/17/2023

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A member asked:

I take an antibiotic amoxicillin once a day for strep throat. will it be ok if i took the dose 9 hours before? or should i stay on schedule?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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