Recommended dosage for Amoxicillin
Dosages will be determined by the type of infection being treated.
ADULTS
Ear, Nose, Throat, Skin, Genital, and Urinary Tract Infections
For mild or moderate infections, the usual dose is 250 milligrams every 8 hours, or 500 milligrams every 12 hours. For severe infections, the usual dose is 500 milligrams every 8 hours, or 875 milligrams every 12 hours.
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
For mild, moderate, or severe infections, the usual dose is 500 milligrams every 8 hours, or 875 milligrams every 12 hours.
Gonorrhea, Acute, Uncomplicated Anogenita,l and Urethral Infections
The usual dosage is 3 grams in a single oral dose.
Ulcers
For ulcer treatment, Amoxicillin is combined with other medications. There are several dosage regimens available, and your doctor will choose the best one for you.
If your kidneys are severely impaired or you are undergoing hemodialysis, the doctor may have to adjust your dosage accordingly.
CHILDREN OLDER THAN 3 MONTHS
Children weighing 88 pounds and over should follow the recommended adult dose schedule.
Children weighing under 88 pounds will have their dosage determined by their weight.
Ear, Nose, Throat, Genital, and Urinary Tract Infections
For mild or moderate infections, the usual dose is 25 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight, divided into two daily doses and taken every 12 hours; or 20 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight, divided into three daily doses and taken every 8 hours.
For severe infections, the usual dose is 45 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight, divided into two daily doses and taken every 12 hours; or 40 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight, divided into three daily doses and taken every 8 hours.
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
For mild, moderate, or severe infections, the usual dose is 45 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight, divided into two daily doses and taken every 12 hours; or 40 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight, divided into three daily doses and taken every 8 hours.
For infants 3 months or younger the maximum daily dose is 30 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight, divided into two daily doses and taken every 12 hours.
The required amount of liquid medication should be placed directly on the child’s tongue for swallowing. It can also be added to formula, milk, fruit juice, water, ginger ale, or cold drinks. The preparation should be taken immediately. To be certain the child is getting the full dose of medication, make sure he or she drinks the entire preparation.
If your child is taking the pediatric drops, use the dropper provided to measure the dosage.
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