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The gold standard for treatment of strep throat is a penicillin product. The most commonly prescribed type of penicillin prescribed is amoxicillin which is taken twice daily for ten days. A one-time shot of bicillin can also be given for strep throat which does not respond to the oral medication. For kids who are allergic to penicillin, another antibiotic will be prescribed.
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