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" What is the dose of amoxicillin and how often should I take it?  The dose of amoxicillin prescribed\u00A0and how long it needs to be taken for depends on the type and severity of infection you have, your age, weight and kidney function.\u00A0 Follow the instructions given by your doctor. These will be printed on the dispensing label that your pharmacist has put on the packet of medicine. Amoxicillin is usually taken three times a day, but always follow the instructions given by your doctor (for instance\u00A0some infections only require one or two doses and amoxicillin is taken twice a day for\u00A0H pylori eradication).\u00A0 Try and space your\u00A0doses evenly over your waking hours. For example, adults who&amp;#039;ve been prescribed a\u00A0dose\u00A0three times a day\u00A0could\u00A0take\u00A0one\u00A0dose\u00A0at\u00A07am, one at 3pm and one at 11pm. However, children prescribed a dose three times a day could be given the medicine at 7am, 1pm and 7pm. You can ask your pharmacist for more advice. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, it is important that you finish the prescribed course of amoxicillin, even if you feel better or it seems the infection has cleared up. Stopping the course early increases the chance that the infection will come back and that the bacteria will grow resistant to the antibiotic.  How do I take amoxicillin?  You may be given amoxicillin in the form of capsules, sachets of powder or\u00A0liquid suspension. Amoxicillin capsules should be swallowed with a drink. The contents of amoxicillin\u00A0sachets should be mixed into half a glass of water just before taking. Bottles of amoxicillin\u00A0suspension should be shaken before measuring out a dose. Only use the measuring spoon or oral syringe\u00A0provided with the suspension. Don&amp;#039;t use a regular teaspoon or tablespoon to give the medicine, as this will not give an accurate dose.  Should I take amoxicillin with or without food?  Amoxicillin can be taken either with or without food, on a full or empty stomach.  What should I do if I miss a dose of amoxicillin?  If you forget to take a dose of amoxicillin at the correct time,\u00A0take it as soon as you remember and then space the rest of your doses over\u00A0the remaining part of the day. Always try to\u00A0take the correct number of doses each day, leaving\u00A0at least four hours between doses. Don&amp;#039;t take two\u00A0doses together to make up for a missed dose.   What is amoxicillin used for and how does it work?\u00A0 What should I know before taking amoxicillin? Who shouldn&amp;#039;t take amoxicillin? Can I take amoxicillin while pregnant or breastfeeding? What are the possible side effects of amoxicillin? Can I take other medicines with amoxicillin? Last updated:\u00A016/05/2016 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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