Can you give a 12 year old a 500mg amoxicillin capsule?

Answer 1

This is not the place to be asking this type of question - See a medically qualified person at your local health clinic. There are MANY factors to consider - such as your general health, weight, blood pressure, Allergies etc.

Answer 2

Yes if the child is not allergic to amoxcillin (or penicillin). Make sure the dosage is right, but there is no age limit for amoxicillin - if everything is calculated with the children's weight.

Answer 3

Cephalexin is a type of cephalosporin antibiotic and is applicable to acute tonsillitis caused by susceptible strains, angina, otitis media,bronchitis, neumonia etc.

Under the guidance of a physician, a 44 days old baby can take the cephalexin particles.

Pediatric usual dose: oral, 25-50 mg per kg every 6 hours

Answer 4

Yes, if he really need amoxicillin for an infection and if he weights at least 30 pounds. 500mg twice daily is okay for a 30 pounds children with severe ear infection.

Answer 5

Yes