how much amoxicillin for strep throat in toddler?
Children younger than 2 years should be treated with amoxicillin; clavulanic acid, not amoxicillin alone. 500 mg PO every 12 hours or 250 mg PO every 8 hours for mild/moderate infections and 875 mg PO every 12 hours or 500 mg PO every 8 hours for severe infections.