Penicillin Forums (Page 8)

i just want to know what this drug is and what it is used for. suxprim. ## i wanted to purchase this in mexico and wanted to know what it was for ## It is for a sinus infection antibiotic. Works very good ## how aften do I take this medicine and how many times a day for a sinus infection? 160/800 mg ## this drug is used for kidney infections. ## is the Sulfametoxazol-Trimetoprima 800 MG the same type with Ciprofloxacina 500mg? ## I think it is a general antibiotic, because it was prescribed to me for tourista. ## DOES THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN PENICILLIN? ## - Urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, acute and chronic prostatitis, asymptomatic bacteriuria and prophylaxis of recurrent infections. - Gastrointestinal and enteritis, gastroenteritis, traveler'...

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oval shaped with s21 on it ## Research I have gathered shows that your pill is Penicillin V Potassium (500 mg). Penicillin is a group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium fungi; and is used in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms. To learn more information about this medication, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back so I can further assist you. ## have some kind of skin problem. have been to several drs and dermatology without any luck.my skin itch me and i get different things out its kinda like i might have a fungus. stuff grow under my skin and it builds up i use lotions to rub it off i also soak in the tub but it always comes back but i can never get it total off.my skin burns, itches.i get ...

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Can u take penicillin if u had an ulcer before ## Yes, as a matter of fact it can even be given to people that have tested positive for the H. Pylori bacteria that can cause some ulcers, since it may be effective at eradicating the bacteria. Learn more Penicillin details here. is there anything else I can help with? ## Can u take pennicillin if u have a ulcer from gastric bypass surgery?? ## My son is suffering from ulceration in head and face.. Can antbody tell me what to do

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Taking penicillin 3 times a day ## Hello, Lorena! How are you? The key, according to the NIH, is to keep it in your system, at a steady level, but it doesn't have to be exactly precise. Thus, there is no need to set your alarm and take one in the middle of the night. One in the morning, when you get up should be fine, then one later in the day and the other at bedtime, unless your doctor states otherwise. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking penicillin v potassium 500 mg 4times a day for about five days now and I am developing boils on my body ## Hello, Raleigh! How are you? That's not a listed side effect of this antibiotic, but it could be due to your body still fighting the infection that's being treated. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Have you consulted your doctor?

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Is ambidrin ampicilina, penicillin ## Hello, Ruben! How are you? No, it is Ampicillin, just as it says. It is a related antibiotic, but not the same as Penicillin. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Will Ampucilina Mexapin 500mg give a false reading in a drug panel?

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I have been taking penicillin v potassium for about five days now and I am developing boils on my body ## Hello, Raleigh! How are you? They could be related to the infection that's being treated, or not related to either one. Antibiotics can usually treat and help clear up boils. Have you checked with your doctor? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Penicillin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Have you ever gotten them, before?

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Can pota vi kin penicilina cure chlamydia and if so how much dosage should I take ## Hello, Jeff! How are you? Penicillin is actually not the preferred antibiotic to treat it. Usually, more success is achieved with Amoxicillin, Azithromycin and Doxycycline. Thus, the affect person should see their doctor, so the right antibiotic can be prescribed. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have a couple of boils in my armpit, I have had these before and I'm doing home treatment of it, and I also have a prescription of Penicillin 500mg tablets, will this medication help dry up/heal the boils? The directions on the bottle is take 1 tablet four times a day. ## Hello, Brook! How are you? Antibiotics sometimes can help with boils, but should only be taken if your doctor deems them appropriate. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Penicillin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is there a difference between penicillin vk 500 mg tabs sandoz and penicillin vk pot 500 mg tabs cit ## Hello, Linda! How are you? No, they have just been manufactured by different companies, which is very common with generics. The FDA classifies this medication as an antibiotic that is most commonly used to treat or prevent infections. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Why did they wait to mix it with something once I made it to pick it up? Why couldn't it be mixed before I made it? ## Hello, Wondering! How are you? Because liquid medications don't last as long as other forms, such as tablets. They degrade much faster, so they have a very limited shelf life. The FDA classifies this medication as an antibiotic and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can i apply for RSS. I had this for months.penicillin cream.????? ## Hi jerry, What is it that you mean by applying for "RSS"? I'm sure you don't mean "Really Simple Syndication (RSS)" that websites use to feed headlines and news flashes, but I've never heard of the term/abbreviation being used in medical context... By the way, if your Penicillin cream really is "months old" and you're questioning whether it's still ok to take - an accurate answer would depend upon how it was stored, and whether it already expired. If that is the case and it is expired, then I think your best bet would probably be to get a new prescription, since older antibiotics (with less efficacy) may not fully eradicate a bacterial infection; potentially leading to antibi...

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Is there anything in horse chestnut that can also be found in penicilli? ## Hello, Joan! How are you? No, Penicillin is actually derived from mold. It's classified by the FDA as an antibiotic and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, horse chestnut is just classified as a supplement and other than being known to cause some blood thinning, it has no actual proven therapeutic use. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Will 500mg penicillin vk cure both said infections? And how many if so should i take? ## Hello, Drew! How are you? Have you seen a doctor to verify that you have such infections? Penicillin is generally not the preferred antibiotic to treat either infection. According to the NIH, the preferred one for Chlamydia is Azithromycin or Doxycycline and for Gonorrhea, it's usually Ceftriaxone. Thus, you should see your doctor to get the right medication. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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S 21 how long to clear up an infection? ## Hello, Rich! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Dava Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 500mgs of Penicillin. The FDA classifies this medication as an antibiotic and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. The general rule with antibiotics is that if it's working, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after taking it for a full 3 days. However, the length of treatment may vary, depending on the infection being treated and its severity, so you should take it for the entire period of time that your doctor has told you to do so. Is there anything else I can help with?

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the expiration date on the bottle is 9/2009. I have been bringing up yellow mucus, & I'm coughing a lot. Is it safe to take this medicine? ## Hi Ruth, The only potential problem I see with taking expired penicillin is not so much about the safety of the drug itself, but in terms of losing efficacy overtime, a less potent antibiotic inevitably creates a greater risk for developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. And for that reason alone I think it would probably be a good idea to invest in a fresher prescription that has retained more of its potency -(depending on what your storage conditions were like over the past 5 and half years). I hope this helps! Does anyone else have a different view from personal experience? I know some types of medications do retain potency for quite so...

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Fifty years ago I was only slightly allergic to penicillin with rash on my butt. Currently, I've been sick with a bug going around for a week and a half now. Almost better except my gland hurts when I swallow and swollen and still slight congestion in my chest. I have 500 mg of Amoxil in my home. Is this okay to take this? It is the weekend and can't get to doctors and I do not want to pay the outrageous fee in urgent care. I also have another question. I have bottles of antibiotics that look the same as when I get a prescription that were for my Labrador dog. Are these the same as human drugs? My research says they are. ## Hello, Sharon! How are you? It should be safe, but there is a chance that you may be allergic to it, as well. However, there is also a chance that rash 50 ye...

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im break out if I take penicillin and I was wondering if sulfa trimeth ds 800-160 have any penicillin bc the doctor give me some and I was just wondering if it have any before I take any ## Hi ash, Sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim does not contain any penicillin; nor is it derived from penicillin. It's actually a sulfonamide. So as long as you aren't also allergic to sulfa drugs, there shouldn't be any problems in my opinion. Additionally, my thoughts are that if the doctor was already aware of your allergy to penicillin, he/she probably wouldn't make the mistake of prescribing something that was related to it. Although it is good that you took the time to check because mistakes do happen. I hope this helps!

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Allergic to penicillin does Azitromicina contain any? ## Hi alton, Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It does NOT contain any Penicillin, nor is it related to Penicillin. Azithromycin is actually a derivative of Erythromycin, so as long as you aren't allergic to Erythromycin as well, it seems to me that you shouldn't have any problems. Here is a study from The US National Library of Medicine for added validation, discussing the safety of Azithromycin in patients who have a known allergy to Penicillin: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8001336 I hope this helps!

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I'm allergic to penicillin. can I take this medicine? ## Translated to English, this is the antibiotic Erythromycin and yes, it is often used to treat infections in people that are allergic to antibiotics in the Penicillin family. Learn more Erythromycin details here. However, you should be aware that doesn't necessarily rule out your being allergic to this one, as well. Allergies are always possible. Has this been prescribed for you? ## Soy alérgica a la penicilina cual antibiótico me puedes recomendar siento un dolor muy fuerte en el pecho y espalda y donde lo puedo comprar

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