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Penicillin V Potassium

Penicillin V Potassium Dosage

Allison Gourley, PharmDRobert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP
Reviewed by Allison Gourley, PharmD, Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP
Last reviewed on March 19, 2024

The average cost for 28 tablets of 500mg of Penicillin V Potassium is $9.62 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 60.40% off the average retail price of $24.29.

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Dosage

Quantity

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Price per unit

250mg

60 tablets

$16.77

$0.28

500mg

28 tablets

$9.62

$0.34

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

100ml of 125mg/5ml

1 bottle

$8.86

$8.86

200ml of 125mg/5ml

1 bottle

$13.22

$13.22

100ml of 250mg/5ml

1 bottle

$12.56

$12.56

200ml of 250mg/5ml

1 bottle

$15.12

$15.12

Typical dosage for Penicillin V Potassium

The healthcare professionals (HCPs) on your care team will determine your dose based on your age, what infection you have, and how severe it is.

General dosing for adults and children ages 12 years and older:

  • Streptococcal infections: The typical dose ranges from 125 mg to 250 mg by mouth every 6 to 8 hours for 10 days.
  • Pneumococcal infections: The typical dose ranges from 250 mg to 500 mg by mouth every 6 hours until the fever has been gone for at least 2 days.
  • Staphylococcal infections and Vincent's infection: The typical dose ranges from 250 mg to 500 mg by mouth every 6 to 8 hours.
  • Prevention of long-term problems from strep infection (such as rheumatic fever): The typical dose ranges from 125 mg to 250 mg by mouth twice daily.
  • Prevention of heart valve infections in people undergoing a dental or surgical procedure:
    • Adults: The typical dose is 2,000 mg by mouth given 1 hour before the procedure, then 1,000 mg 6 hours later.
    • Children (weighing less than 60 lbs): The typical dose is 1,000 mg by mouth given 1 hour before the procedure, then 500 mg 6 hours later.
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