Can I take Amoxicillin 1-2 hours earlier?

Answer 1

Questions like this should ONLY be directed to qualified medical professionals with verifiable credentials. Anyone can answer a question on this site, regardless of if they're qualified to do so or not - not really a good place to put your trust into when it comes to what could potentially be a life-or-death matter.

Answer 2

If you're taking amoxicillin before an appointment as a pre-med, you should consult with the physician in question to know how early you could take it before the appointment. If you're taking amoxicillin on a scheduled dose (e.i. every 8 hours), it's best to stick to that schedule as closely as possible. If you don't feel that it would be possible, you can consult with your prescriber or pharmacist to see if taking the medication differently would impact the infection they're trying to treat.

Answer 3

Amoxicillin is usually given three times a day. It is to be taken 8 hourly. You can take it 1-2 hours earlier. You can safely take it 6 hourly also. But the physician is the final authority to decide in given case.

Answer 4

Yes. Generally, taking a medication dose within an hour is acceptable. There are very few exceptions.

Answer 5

Not sure, but I just did. I googled this and saw your question. Accidentally took it early and wanted to know what would go wrong... I'll let you know if I am still alive in the morning.

Answer 6

You should take all medication as prescribed by your doctor. However, an hour earlier or later isn't going to be significant.