“How much amoxicillin do you give a child?”
My child is 7 years old. I want to know how much amoxicillin do you give a child?
3 Answers
The usual dose of amoxicillin is based on the disease and the weight of the child who is suffering the symptoms. The usual dose is 20-40 mg/kg for a child weighing up to 40 Kg or about 90 pounds.
Hello,
This is a very unusual question. Amoxicillin is a medication only available by prescription in the USA. The prescribing physician has the responsibility and the duty to inform the patient or family of the proper dose to use and the possible side-effects to be aware of. Although I could advise you of a proper dose, my advice is to contact your prescribing physician and obtain this information. If you don’t have a prescribing physician who gave you this medication, you should not take it. If you have this medication without the involvement of a physician, simply Google your question and let the patient beware.
Regards,
Dr. T
This is a very unusual question. Amoxicillin is a medication only available by prescription in the USA. The prescribing physician has the responsibility and the duty to inform the patient or family of the proper dose to use and the possible side-effects to be aware of. Although I could advise you of a proper dose, my advice is to contact your prescribing physician and obtain this information. If you don’t have a prescribing physician who gave you this medication, you should not take it. If you have this medication without the involvement of a physician, simply Google your question and let the patient beware.
Regards,
Dr. T
Hello,
It depends on their weight. The doctor should be able to calculate and give an appropriate dose.
It depends on their weight. The doctor should be able to calculate and give an appropriate dose.
