My child has strep. she is 48.8 lbs. it is amoxicillin 400mg/5ml sus. she is suppose to take 6.2 ml a day, twice a day. this seems a little low to me? or is this correct for her weight?

I find the dose fine for strep. It is often used at higher doses in ear infections where there is difficulty achieving a concentration that will kill those germs in middle ear mucus.

If she is not allergic to Penicillin, and only has Strep pharyngitis, the dose is appropriate. Take the medication for the whole course, unless a reaction occurs. Watch for signs of a rash. Please follow up with your Pediatrician. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available.