The average cost for 28 tablets of 500mg of Penicillin V Potassium is $10.35 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 57.02% off the average retail price of $24.08.
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Bottle of oral solutionDosage | 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.
Why trust our experts?
Reviewed by:
Allison Gourley, PharmDAllison Gourley, PharmD, is a kidney and pancreas transplant pharmacist at a teaching hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. When she’s not educating patients about their immunosuppressants, she's actively involved in transplant research.
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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPRobert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
