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They are giving my 1 year old 1000 mg of amoxicillin a day. is this way too high of a dosage?

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Maybe,maybe not: Most 1 yo weigh around 20-26 lb or 10-12 kg. The dose range for Amoxicillin is 50-90 mg/kg making this at the upper end of the dose range. Treatment for suspected resistant pneumococcus requires the upper dose range.This germ is commonin ear or sinus infections.

Dr Rankin agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably not: If he is over 25 lbs he's fine.

Answered 6/21/2013

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