Adults typically take 250-500 mg of amoxicillin every 8 hours. For children, dosages are usually 20-40 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Severity can increase adult doses to 875 mg.

In mild infections, adults might take 500 mg every 12 hours. For severe cases, it could be 875 mg every 12 hours. Children usually receive 25-45 mg/kg/day, depending on severity.