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A member asked:
How many days should i drink amoxicillin 500 g for red throat? i have drank for 3 days 3 times a day and the redness still does not go away? thanks.
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Follow prescription: This is something to discuss with the doctor who prescribed it. Often, antibiotics are prescribed for 7-10 days. It should be written on rx. If its not working, getting worse, then call the doctor and advise this. She or he may change the rx or re-evaluate you.
Answered 11/17/2017
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