The dosing guidelines say to take 2 tablets every 6 hours, but previously said 2 tablets four times a day. At 250mgs, how should I take these for tonsillitis? ## Hello, Kim! How are you? Taking them every 6 hours is the same as taking them 4 times a day. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Thus, you should follow your doctor's dosing instructions. Is there anything else I can help with? ## 2 tablets 4 times a day is like 8 am 12noon 4 pm 8pm .2 tablets every 6 hours you are only getting 3 doses in unless your going to get up again early hours to take . So 2 four times a day it is then .

I have sa sore throat and am coughing up green colored mucus . my bottle has 40 tablets of penicilina-v 8000,000 u, what is the dosage per day & how long do I take it? ## Hi kate, The usual adult dose for upper respiratory tract infections are listed below: Mild streptococcal infection: Penicillin V potassium 250 to 500 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours for 10 days Pneumococcal empyema: Penicillin G 5 to 24 million units/day IV in divided doses every 4 to 6 hours Learn More: Penicillin Details I hope this info helps! ## I have stones at times on my tonsils. Is pita vi kin 800,000 ok to take. ## Can I take if I got a pimple in my noise my lip got swollen and my cheeks I just took naproxen 500 mg she could take the pota-vi-kin pencilina-v 800,000 u ## I like to know the dosis for pota vi k...

I have sa sore throat and am coughing up green colored mucus . my bottle has 40 tablets of penicilina-v 8000,000 u, what is the dosage per day & how long do I take it? ## Hi kate, The usual adult dose for an upper respiratory tract infection is: "Penicillin V potassium 250 to 500 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours for 10 days" NOTE: 800,000 U is the equivalent of 500 mgs Learn More: Penicillin Details If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back so I can further assist you. ## is Penicilina v ok for sinus infections

My best friend recently found out she had an std most likely gonorrhea she wanted to know if penicillin would clear it up completely ? ## Has she consulted her doctor? She should really do so to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. It isn't good to try to play a guessing game on what it is and self-treat. Yes, if it is an STD, there are many that Penicillin can clear up, but if isn't, then it may just make the problem worse.

I have 500 mg capsules of penicillin V. What is the correct daily dosage for an adult wieghing about 145 lbs? ## 500mgs is a normal, adult dosage, though sometimes it is adjusted according to the severity of the infection being treated. We aren't medical professionals, though, what has your doctor suggested you take? This is an antibiotic, so common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help you with?