Amoxicillin for ear infection: Take how many times a day?
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My husband is healthy and on no other medication. Should amoxicillin 500mg be taken on an empty stomach or with food? Also how many times a day should he take it?
Official Answer
by Drugs.com"Usual Adult Dose for Otitis Media:
250 mg to 500 mg orally 3 times a day for 10 to 14 days; alternatively, 500 to 875 mg orally twice a day may be administered"
Amoxicillin is usually taken three times a day, but may be given twice a day.
https://www.drugs.com/dosage/amoxicillin.html#Usual_Adult_Dose_for_Otitis_Media
Amoxicillin can be taken with or without food - food has no effect on the medicine.
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