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Diagnosed With Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Prescribed With Phenomethylpenicillin. What Is The Correct Dosage?
I was diagnosed with a upper respiratory tract infection which has been around for a while. Im a 29 year old male. The doctor prescribed phenoxymethylpenicillin . Hw said take 2 tablets four times daily stating i would be given two boxes at the chemist. The dosage on the box says take 1 250mg tablet four times daily. Im unsure which to follow. Thank you
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
adult dose of penicillin v is 250-500 mg 4-6 hourly.
1 tab is of 250 mg , and doctor prescribe you 2 tab ( 2x250)= 500 mg 6 hourly . it is correct dose
1 tab is of 250 mg , and doctor prescribe you 2 tab ( 2x250)= 500 mg 6 hourly . it is correct dose
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