would 800mg of amoxicillin bid be to much for a 77 pound child to take?
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If you got it from the child's doctor, no.
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The FDA recently required manufacturers to revise the labeling of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen (brand name Motrin), to reflect a higher risk of serious complications when they are not used according to directions. Overdosage can lead to very severe consequences, including ulcers and internal bleeding. The approved dosage is for UP TO 800 mg at a time, not to exceed 3,200 mg in 24 hours. So no, it is not safe for you to take (2) 800 mg pills at once on your own decision. You should consult with a doctor or pharmacist any time you have a question about changing your dosage of a drug.
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A lot of the phamacys have a minimum pricing that they must charge. At CVS it is currently 10.99, Walgreens 11.99 etc. \n\nIt will not matter how many pills that you get, it will be the minimum price until the actual cost of the drug exceeds the minimum charged.
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Amoxicillin?  Not much.\nYou can't get an EXACT percentage because they would need to do a HUGE study (Thousands of patients) and see how many more became pregnant with the combination.  Such a study would be unethical to begin with, and enormously expensive.  It'll never happen.  So, we'll never know that exact percentage.  \n\nIf the effect of the pill is normally 99% effective, and taking amoxicillin lowers that to 98%, that's not much different.  However, looking at it another way, you're TWICE as likely to become pregnant.  Statistics can be confusing.  Don't get hung up on this.  Use back-up for the two weeks (or whatever) and you should be fine.
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It depends on the age of the child.  If it is a young child I found out that they can run 103-104 temp (which would be high for older children or adults.)  Give the child tylenol or motrin (and other measures to cool down as mentioned in previous answers) and if it goes down in an hour it's probably ok.  A full degree is a really good sign, but even if it goes down >.2 it's probably ok. If the temp doesn't go down with those measures take him/her in.  Lots of fluids and rest, tylenol or motrin as directed (4-6 hours) to keep them comfy.  If the child is still running a fever in 3 days take him/her in. If it is a toddler take them in if it runs 105. My daughter usually gets non-specific rashes when she runs fevers, but keep an eye out for anything unusual, and call a nurses help-line if you see anything (if one is available) and describe what it looks like and they can direct you whether they should be seen.  Good luck, it's always tough when our kids are sick.  \n\n(I am sure you know this, but their temp generally doesn't go back to normal with meds, but it should lower it.)
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Unfortunately the prescription drug program would probably end up costing him more money than he pays now.  The ideal option would be for him to find a way to purchase drugs from Canada.  \n\nPlease urge him to seek medical attention, though.  If it is an emergency, it is illegal for doctors to refuse him care and he may need surgery to keep him alive.
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Read the bottle or call a pharmacy and they can give you some advice. The label should tell you what the age recommendations are.
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Depending on who you go to, but from my experience it ran me 65 .Just mention to them that your not insured and they should give you a break on the price.....
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Please, don't put your child's health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect your child's mind and body. Consult your doctor. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
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How much are you be willing to pay? \n(really though- that's too general a question. It depends on age of patient/ illness/ mobility (is he/she completely bed bound or able to be picked up by an ambulette, have a terminal condition, etc) Give me more ino and I'll refer you better.
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you can buy weight tablets on ebay and as it  is a bid site you can pick them up cheep but i would get the names and check with your doctor frist
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You should only take the amount proscribed by your doctor. Your doctor selected that dosage for a reason. A person can overdose on many drugs, not just the illegal ones.
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Did you take alot of antibiotics as a youngster??
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Depends on your history. \n\nUsually something from the cillin family is given. Amoxicillin is generally given in  500mg tablets, 2 times per day. \n\nSometimes if the infection is bad enough or if you have a long history of throat infections, an injection of penicillin may be given at the time of your doctor visit. \n\nIf you are allergic to the cillins, such as myself, you will likely be given something from the mycin family (Clindamycin, erythromycin).
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Well this depends on a couple of things. Is this a proven bacterial infection? If so, that's fine. If it is a viral infection, it's not going to kill the virus. If it's been prescribed because of the possibility of a superinfection BY a bacteria it's a reasonable option. Antibiotics when used properly are generally safe.\n\nAn editorial note: Never give non-prescribed antibiotics to your child. Antibiotics are bacteria specific. Like other medications, they need to be prescribed by a physician.
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Depends.\n\nPrescribing for children is always a difficult business.\n\nThe BNF suggests a starting dose of 250mg qds up to 12.5mg/kg qds in severe infection.
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100f is a slight fever. keep an eye on it thou.  keep giving her antibiotics. I'm sure the doc gave her some. Right? Well, did he do a exam on her tonsils?? My kids just did. They had strep throat. Give her med. for pain like Motrin or Tylenol and will help with fever. Mine were at 103f and Motrin chewable pills knocked it out. The fever...Good luck.. If all else fails and the fever does not go away. Take her to the hospital right away. Don't overdose her...... Yes she may not want to eat but keep fluids in her that is very important for dehydration...she may be having, as I like to say to my 5 kids...growing pains in their legs....L