Amoxicillin Dosage For A 5 Year Old

How much amoxicillin is safe for a 5 year old at 38 lbs? ## Hi indi, According to the MayoClinic, (if you're intending on using amoxicillin for a typical bacterial infection), the dose for children older than 3 months of age, weighing less than 88lbs is based on body weight and "must be determined by your doctor". However, they go on to note that the "usual" dose is anywhere from 20 to 45mg per 2.2lbs of body weight (per day); to be divided and administered every 8 to 12 hours. You could try to do the math on that in order to get a rough estimate - But ideally, like they said, you should discuss these details with your doctor just to be on the safe side. Hope this helps!

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Hi, is a 500mg dose bid for a 5 year old weighing about 27 lbs correct for pna? ## Hello! How is he doing? I'm sorry, but there are a couple diagnoses that are abbreviated as PNA, can you please be more specific? As to the dosage, you should follow the instruction given by the prescribing doctor. In children, the dosage varies according to the infection being treated and body weight. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## My daughter is 5 yrs old 35lbs how much amoxillin do I give her she has a gum infection... ## Went to the dr for my 3 year old was di diagnosed with a very bad ear infection, the dr prescribesEd 11.5 ML 2 times a day. My son weighs 44lbs is this the correct dose. Only asking because we I went to her his prescription the ...

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Is Amoxicillin 400 Mg/ 5ml susp. Too much for my daughter she weights 50lb and has a throught infection ## Hello, Dennise! How is your daughter? No, that is a standard dosage and she should take it according to her doctor's prescribing instructions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My daughter was given amoxicillin 250mg/5ml by her doctor for little ear and throat infection. On the second day after taking this medicine, my daughter started losing her voice. Now her voice barely comes out when she tries to talk or when she cries. Also she started getting cough specially while sleeping. I want to know is this another side effect of tis medicine and I stop giving her this medicine? If not, what is the correct dose i Should give her? She is 13 months old and 19 lbs. ## Actually, if she had a throat infection, then those symptoms are most likely from that and not from the antibiotic. The side effects from the antibiotic can include things like diarrhea, nausea and non-allergic skin rash. Learn more Amoxicillin details here. And the dose is based on her weight, so that...

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My grand daughter is 8 years weighs 98 lbs and is almost 5 feet tall, what would be a normal dosage for strap throat ## Hello, Mamaw! How is your granddaughter doing? At her age, the dosage depends on her weight and the severity of the infection. What dosage has her doctor prescribed? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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She weighs 41 lbs and has an abscess on her gums ## Hello, Maria! How is the little lady? What dosage has her dentist instructed her to take? The dosage can vary, depending on the type and severity of the infection. Does she have a bad tooth? You should follow their instructions, as provided, to properly eradicate the infection. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## My granddaughter was given amoxicillin 400mg/5ml susp. and I was informed that she should take 10 ml twice a day. She is 4 years old and weighs 42lbs. Is this dosage correct for her? Thank you. ## The dr prescribed my daughter 400mg of amoxicillin (9mL 2 times per day). My daughter is 4 and weighs 35lbs... This has to be too much right? Seems unreal... She ...

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For an 11 year old boy who weighs 90 lbs. ## Hello, Jill! How are you? The dosage of this antibiotic for children can vary, depending on the severity of the infection being treated, as well as the child's weight, so it should be given according to their doctor's prescribing instructions. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Amoxicillin details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i have a 11 year old boy and he has tonsilitis, is it ok to give him amoxicillin 500 mg? ## My daughter 8 y.o weight 77lbs have ear infection AOM with Pharyngitis, dr prescribe 1400mg x2 per day meaning 1400mg 12 hourly for 7 days. I think its too much, I believe max only 1400mg for 1 day which is around max 500mg per 8 hourly....

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My daughter is slim, bout 36 pounds, prescribed 1000 mg amoxicillin twice a day for tooth pain, is this too much ## Hello, Faith! How are you? No, that can be a normal dosage, depending on the type and severity of the infection. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Has the infection cleared up, yet?

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My daughter is 40 lbs and was given amoxicillin 4ml every 8 hrs for tick bite. Is this to much seems like a lot for a 4 year old. ## How much is in that 4mls? I'm sorry, but you didn't include this information, so I'm unable to answer your question. Can you please post back and clarify? For children, however, it is usually dosed according to their weight and the severity of the infection. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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My child is 9 and weighs 55lbs. What is a normal dosage of amoxicillin in pill form? She has strep. ## @Chris, According to the MayoClinic, the dosage of amoxicillin for children weighing less than 88lbs is solely based on body weight and must be determined by their prescribing doctor. However, for adults and children weighing more than 88lbs, the normal dosage is reportedly 250 to 500 milligrams every 8 hours, or 500 to 875 mg every 12 hours - figures that are also determined by the prescribing doctor. Hope this helps! ## I was surprised when the er doctor prescribed amoxicillin 500 mg to my 9-year-old grandson for an ear infection. Usually, they would prescribe the oral suspension. I was just wondering if this is normal?

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Hello, My son is 6 and half years old at 64lb he has a throat infection. Doctor gave him Amoxicillin 11ML 3times a day for 7 days. this sounds like a lot, just wondering is this the usual dosage for a 6 and a half year old?? ## At his age, it is dosed by weight and the severity of the infection, so you should administer it as his doctor has directed. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My 6-year-old son has a throat infection. His weight is 46lbs. They gave him amoxicillin 500 mg and they said to give him 5mL every 12 hours. Is that enough?

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Hi my son is 5 years old and was prescribed amoxicillin 400mg/5 ml twice a day for strep throat. He is having a allergic reaction, so I stopped it now he is acting different he is not talking as much, he can't remember a lot. Please if someone can help ## Hello, Antonella! How is your son doing? What symptoms did he have that you considered an allergic reaction? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Have you consulted his doctor? You should have these issues checked out. ## Can I give amoxicillin 500mg to my 6 year old she's 51 pounds

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My son's pediatrician prescribed Amoxicillin 400mg/5ml, 3 teaspoons every 12 hours to treat strep throat. Is this the correct dosage? Sounds like a lot. ## Hello, Suzie! How are you and your son? At his age, according to the FDA dosing instructions, it is actually dosed by weight, so you should follow his doctor's instructions. Possible side effects are listed as including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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child is 5 years old weighs 62 lbs is given 13.7ml of amoxicillin 400/5ml every 12 hours is this a possible overdose? ## Hello, Cristina! How are you? No, that's about the average dose, 400 to 500mgs. If you're concerned, please check with your pediatrician, you should never be afraid to ask questions, but this isn't considered an overdose for a child this age and size. Learn more Amoxicillin details here. This antibiotic may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My son is 5 years old and weight us 62 pounds. Is 400/5ml. Twice daily at 7ml's the correct dosage of amoxicillin? It also says 200MI on the bottle? What does this mean?

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son is 13 months old and 22 lbs he is to take 400 mg /5ml susp 100ml of amox. 1 teaspoon 2xs a day for ear infection is this the correct dosage? ## Hi Jennifer, From what I can find, the usual dose for a child greater than 3 months old (with a mild/moderate ear infection) is (25 mg/kg) per day in divided doses every 12 hours- or (20 mg/kg) per day in divided doses every 8 hours. Is 1 teaspoon twice a day of 400 mg Amoxicillin suspension what your doctor prescribed? If so, I don't see why it wouldn't be correct. Note: All thoughts and opinions expressed are based on my research and should not be mistaken for medical advice. I am not a doctor nor a pharmacist. all medical questions should be answered by a licensed pharmacist or doctor. You can learn more about this drug on the pag...

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My daughter is 3 yrs old and has a bad ear infection. They actually had to scrape her ear canal down even around ear drum to be able to see behind it and they also gave her 200 mg of amoxicillin to take. She takes 8. 5 mls 2 times a day. She weighs 41.5 lbs. I just think it seems like a lot for her age. Please let me know if it's ok. She has really good dr. I usually don't question his treatment but it just seems like too much. Help. ## Hello, Katie! How is she feeling? I'm sorry, but I am not quite understanding you on the dose she is taking each day. Can you please post back and clarify? Did you mean she's taking 8.5mls twice a day? This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## I have three year old twins tha...

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What is the recommend Amoxicillin dosage for a 6 yr old who is 46 lbs? My son is 6 yrs old and has a bad ear infection in one ear. Doctor gave him 500 mg of Amoxicillin 2 times/day, 2 teaspoon (10mg). He weighs 46 lbs. I just think it seems like a lot for his age. Please let me know if it's ok? Thank you! ## Hi Inna, According to an article I found on the site for Livestrong, kids between the ages of 2 months and 6 years old are usually given 80 to 90 mgs of amoxicillin per kilogram of body weight per day. This is supposed to be divided up into two or three doses and is generally prescribed for about 10 days. Every child may react differently though...so unfortunately I can't say for sure whether this dosing schedule is right for your son. That question seems like it'll be b...

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MY DAUGHTER WHO IS 5 YEARS OLD WAS PRESCRIBE amoxicillin 500MG CAPSULES 3 TIMES A DAY FOR A SORT OF CHEST / COUGH INFECTION THIS WAS DONE AT GOVERMENT HOSPITAL I 'M WORRIED PLEASE HELP ## Hello, Natasha! How is your daughter? That is the normal dosage that is used. She may experience side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I was given amoxicillin 500mg cap for my tooth I had pulled and my five year old daughter have a yeast infection can she take that or can I do half ## Hi my 5 year old daughter weighing about 37 pounds has a ear infection an urinary tract infection an I was prescribed 500 mg of amoxacillan for an abcessed so would it b ok if I gave her one of these

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My little boy was given amoxilin for ear infection and this is his dosage......600/5ml.....he should take 10 mls twice a day for 10 days.....does that sound about right? ## Hello, Marcy! How are you? At that age, it is dosed according to weight, which for an ear infection is 30mgs per kg per day, so that would be 2,100mgs a day. Usually, it's recommended not to exceed 1,000mgs a dose, but if this is 600mgs per teaspoon, that is likely the closest they can get, without under dosing him, since they have to be sure the infection is eradicated. Please double check with the doctor though, to make sure that the dosage is correct. Is there anything else I can help with? ## What is the proper dose for 4 year old weighing 36 lbs. ? Son was prescribed 250mg/5ml 3 times a day for 10 days is th...

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Hi. My 2 and a half year old son was prescribed amoxicillin by a doctor at the hospital. I know he said to give it 3 times a day but he never stated whether to give 2.5ml or 5ml. It's got 250mg/5ml on the box. How much should I give him 3 times a day? ## I have my son 3 years old He has infections in hear and noses I don' t have the proper Amoxicillin for a kids, so the one I have is 500mg pills Please how you can assist me ## @Vikki, If it's got 250mg/5mL on the box, then my understanding is that this is the standard dosing protocol to take as instructed. However, according to the MayoClinic, "if the child/infant is older than 3 months of age & weighing less than 40 kg (88lbs), the dose is then based on body weight and must be determined by the prescribing doctor....

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