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Amoxicillin for strep throat, prescribed 1000mg 3x daily (pharmacy only had 500mg pills so told me to take 2x 3x daily) is this ok?

Q: amoxicillin for strep throat, prescribed 1000mg 3x daily (pharmacy only had 500mg pills so told me to take 2x 3x daily) is this ok?

: The pharmacy has given you the exact same dosage in a slight different way - two capsules to equal 1000 mg instead of one. Take this as the pharmacist has labeled it on the package.

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

The pharmacy has given you the exact same dosage in a slight different way - two capsules to equal 1000 mg instead of one. Take this as the pharmacist has labeled it on the package.

Answered 5/21/2023

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A member asked:

Amoxicillin for strep throat, prescribed 1000mg 3x daily (pharmacy only had 500mg pills so told me to take 2x 3x daily) is this ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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