How much penicillin should I take?

Adults and teenagers—125 to 500 milligrams (mg) every six to eight hours. Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 2.5 to 16.7 mg per kilogram (kg) (1.1 to 7.6 mg per pound) of body weight every four to eight hours.
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Is 500mg penicillin a lot?

Typical dosing for penicillin v potassium (Penicillin VK)

Adults and children over 12 years of age: For treatment of bacterial infections, the typical dose is 125 mg, 250 mg, or 500 mg, taken by mouth every 6 to 8 hours. Your provider will determine how much you need based on the type of infection and how severe it is.
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Can you take 1000 mg of penicillin at once?

For oral dosage forms (capsules, oral suspension, tablets, and chewable tablets): Adults: 1000 mg twice a day every twelve hours for fourteen days, along with the two other medicines, clarithromycin and lansoprazole, as directed by your doctor. Teenagers and children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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What is penicillin 500mg good for?

Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections.
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How many 500 mg penicillin can you take a day?

Dosage. The usual dose of amoxicillin capsules is 250mg to 500mg, taken 3 times a day.
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Is penicillin a strong antibiotic?

Penicillin V is an enhancement of the original penicillin discovered and was developed so that it could withstand stomach acid and be able to be taken orally. Penicillin is considered a narrow-spectrum antibiotic because it is mainly effective against gram-positive aerobic organisms such as: Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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How quickly does penicillin work?

Antibiotics begin to work right after you start taking them. However, you might not feel better for 2 to 3 days. How quickly you get better after antibiotic treatment varies. It also depends on the type of infection you're treating.
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How much penicillin should I take for tooth infection?

The current ADA recommendations for antibiotic dosage for tooth infections are as follows: Oral amoxicillin: 500 milligrams (mg), three times per day. Oral penicillin V potassium: 500 milligrams, four times per day. Oral azithromycin: 500 milligrams on the first day, followed by 250 milligrams for four days.
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Is penicillin good for tooth infection?

Antibiotics of the penicillin class, such as penicillin and amoxicillin, are most commonly used to help treat tooth infections. An antibiotic called metronidazole may be given for some types of bacterial infections.
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Is amoxicillin stronger than penicillin?

Is amoxicillin or penicillin more effective? Although both antibiotics are effective for treating bacterial infections, their effectiveness depends on the bacteria causing the infection. Amoxicillin is able to get rid of a broader range of bacteria compared to penicillin.
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Can you take 2 penicillin at once?

But if you remember just a few hours before your next scheduled dose, take only one dose. Never try to catch up by taking two doses at once. This could result in dangerous side effects. How to tell if the drug is working: Your symptoms and your infection should get better.
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What is penicillin used for STD?

Syphilis : Penicillin is the preferred treatment for syphilis. Early treatment is crucial to prevent the bacteria from spreading to and damaging other organs.
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Do penicillin shots cure STDS?

A single injection of long-acting Benzathine penicillin G can cure the early stages of syphilis. This includes primary, secondary, or early latent syphilis. CDC recommends three doses of long-acting Benzathine penicillin G at weekly intervals for late latent syphilis or latent syphilis of unknown duration.
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How do you take penicillin 4 times a day?

Penicillin V is usually given four times a day. This is usually first thing in the morning (before breakfast), at about midday (before lunch), late in the afternoon (before tea) and at bedtime. Ideally, these times should be at least 3 hours apart. Sometimes penicillin V is given twice a day to prevent infections.
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Is 5 days of antibiotics enough?

Researchers from the CDC point out that, when antibiotics are deemed necessary for the treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis, the Infectious Diseases Society of America evidence-based clinical practice guidelines recommend 5 to 7 days of therapy for patients with a low risk of antibiotic resistance who have a ...
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Can you take ibuprofen with penicillin?

If you need to ease pain or lower a fever while you're taking penicillin, it's fine to take over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. Penicillin doesn't affect hormonal contraceptives such as the pill.
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Will antibiotics stop tooth pain?

Antibiotics will not cure toothache, they will only mask the problem until you have something done about the tooth itself.
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Will a tooth infection go away with antibiotics?

When you are suffering from a tooth infection, you may want an easy solution, such as a course of antibiotics. However, antibiotics won't cure your tooth infection. Oral bacterial infections cause abscesses, which are small pockets of pus and dead tissue in the mouth.
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Why is my tooth still hurting after antibiotics?

Even if antibiotics work and infection dies down, you will still have the tooth that's causing the issue and it will need dental work, to stop it from happening again. You might need a dental filling, root canal or even a tooth extraction, depending on the severity of the damage to the tooth.
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Which is better for tooth infection penicillin or amoxicillin?

Penicillin and amoxicillin: A common first choice, penicillin or amoxicillin are safe and effective for the majority of dental infections. Amoxicillin-clavulanate: While most infections respond well to amoxicillin or penicillin, some stubborn or more severe infections may respond better to amoxicillin-clavulanate.
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Is 5 days of antibiotics enough for tooth infection?

Although it is not very clear, according to the literature in most cases, 2-3 days of medication is adequate. However, when the treatment is not done properly, the antibiotic coverage may be needed for up to 7 days. According to the International Dental Journal study notes, most acute infections resolve in 3-7 days.
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How do you know if a tooth infection has spread to your brain?

The tooth infection spread to brain symptoms are more or less similar to the symptoms you see when the infection has spread to the body, but brain abscesses also have some other telltale clues: Confusion or irritability. Issues with nerve function, like muscle weakness or even paralysis. Seizures.
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What should you not take with penicillin?

In general, penicillins should not be taken with methotrexate, a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug used to treat psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and some types of malignancy.
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Can you overdose on penicillin?

Symptoms : A large oral overdose of penicillin may cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and rarely, major motor seizures. If other symptoms are present, consider the possibility of an allergic reaction. Hyperkalaemia may result from overdosage, particularly for patients with renal insufficiency.
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What is the strongest antibiotic for infection?

Vancomycin, long considered a "drug of last resort," kills by preventing bacteria from building cell walls.
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