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Amoxicillin 5mg 3 times a day for 4 month old?

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dreamerkr · 10/03/2023 21:40

4 month old DS has a viral infection and the GP prescribed amoxicillin 5mg 3x a day. Does this sound okay? Idk why but I think it’s too much for a 4 month old?

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Coffeellama · 10/03/2023 21:43

You could always ask a pharmacist and they’d see if it was a mistake, but asking strangers on mumsnet rather than trusting the GP is not the way to go.

Marchforward · 10/03/2023 21:43

Antibiotics only work on bacterial infections.

A pharmacist will have checked the prescription but if your concerned ring a late night/ 24 hour pharmacy and ask them if it’s ok.

rainbowssky · 10/03/2023 21:44

Go with your gut and call somewhere to ask.

I didn't think antibiotics treated viral or have I got that wrong?

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NuffSaidSam · 10/03/2023 21:44

Coffeellama · 10/03/2023 21:43

You could always ask a pharmacist and they’d see if it was a mistake, but asking strangers on mumsnet rather than trusting the GP is not the way to go.

I came on to say exactly this.

Mumsnet is great. It's not a replacement for asking the relevant, medically qualified people. People who will have seen your DS, know his weight and what condition he has.

Ask a pharmacist. Check with your GP. Don't ask strangers on the internet.

Marchforward · 10/03/2023 21:45

Bnf says 125 mg, 3 times a day.
bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/amoxicillin/#indications-and-dose

hashbrownsandwich · 10/03/2023 21:46

HcP here - please call 111 or consult a pharmacist.

MCMP13 · 10/03/2023 21:53

I’m no doctor but just making you aware my baby was prescribed flucloxacillin for an infection at 4 month old. I had to give 5ml 4 times a day for 5 days - which was a bloody challenge as he had to have an empty stomach and the kid ate every 2 hours 😂 the doctor did say as long as we managed to get some in his system which we did and the infection cleared up x

itsalwayscycling · 10/03/2023 21:54

Do you mean 5ml three times a day? Because assuming its 125mg/5ml strength that would be the correct dose. Maximum dose is 30mg/kg three times a day, so if he is for example 6kg he is still well under the maximum.

LadyWithLapdog · 10/03/2023 21:55

Is it 5ml (containing 125mg)? Check it out properly, you don’t want to give too little or too much.

Breadhead1 · 10/03/2023 22:09

My ds is 8 and on 10ml 3 x a day. Gp told me that the amount has been increased very recently and not to be alarmed if it seems more than previously. Double check with pharmacy if concerned though

Shewhois21 · 10/03/2023 22:13

itsalwayscycling · 10/03/2023 21:54

Do you mean 5ml three times a day? Because assuming its 125mg/5ml strength that would be the correct dose. Maximum dose is 30mg/kg three times a day, so if he is for example 6kg he is still well under the maximum.

OP is it 125mg strength? If yes, it's usually provided in the 125mg/5ml dose, so your baby will be on the correct dose.

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