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Good day to you. I have severe throat infection along with high fever. I was advised to take augmentin 1g twice a day. Is this prescription safe? I mean isn't one tablet a day (1g) enough, or should I take twice a day?
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Twice a day.
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Usually, for your weight, 1000 mg is too much. That is reserved for persons above 75 kgs. However, it can be given in exceptional cases due to severe infections as deemed fit by your doctor to achieve maximum kill rate of these dangerous germs. It has to be taken twice daily. However, if you experience loose motions or abdominal discomfort, drink a bottle of Yakult probiotic drink after lunch daily till your antibiotic course is over.
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Dose is ok and ideal.
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