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antibiotics
by AK, Aug 27, 1999 12:00AM
What is the standard dosage of amoxicillan which is given by dentists to people with heart murmurs. I'm a 19 year old female weighing 112 with moderate mitral regurgitation and my dentist has prescribed four 500mg caplets of amoxicillan to be taken 1 hour prior to the appointment. Isn't that a rather high dosage? I have never taken that much amoxicillan in one day let alone in one hour. Please advise as to the standard dosage in this situation. Thank you for your help.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD - CRC, Aug 27, 1999 12:00AM
2000 mg is the standard pre-dental amoxicillin dosage for individuals at risk for developing endocarditis.
