White Oblong Tablet With E On One Side And 8 / 5 On The Other...is This Penicillin?
UpdatedI had some old meds and I need penicillin. I can't remember if this is Penicillin or antihistimine. I can not take them. It is white. oblong, with E on left and 8 with a line in the center and 5 beside it. what is it
3 Replies
This tablet contains 500mg of Penicillin V Potassium, an antibiotic.
You should know, however, that if it old, it will not be as effective, medications break down over time and lose their effectiveness.
https://rxchat.com/wiki/Penicillin+V/
If you do not actually have an infection and use it, you also run the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Has your doctor confirmed the presence of an infection?
I do appreciate the response. I hade some pn VK with that printed on the tabs but then the druggist put these E 8/5 in with the pen vk. I was so confused. Yes I do have a terrible throat and ear infection. Thanks for reply.
You are very welcome and I am glad I could help!
My guess would be that your druggist probably ran out of the one that they were using to fill your prescription and had to finish your order with those from a different manufacturer. It is a common practice and perfectly acceptable as long as the dosage and active ingredient is the same.
In the future, if you aren't certain, don't be afraid to ask them, they are used to such questions!
Have a great day!
More Discussions:
White oblong tablet with M360 on one side scored down middle on other side what is it? ## This tablet contains 750mgs of...
2 REPLIESMy generic brand of Lipitor was recalled. CVS gave me replacement of above in the old bottom. Just wanted to double chec...
1 REPLYMy generic brand of Lipitor was recalled. CVS gave me replacement of above in the old bottom. Just wanted to double chec...
1 REPLYI am trying to determine the dug that this pill is, I believe that it is Lisinopril 5 mg, but I am trying to confirm thi...
1 REPLYcurious about this medication is a white small ,oblong shaped tablets ones side is markedTVAND THE OTHERSIDE 58. i found...
4 REPLIESplease could you advise what the small white oblong tablet is which is blank on one side and on the other is C10? ## ple...
4 REPLIESFound in my 14year old son's pocket. It's about 1/2" long, about 1/3" wide and flattish oblong in shape ...
3 REPLIESvery large oblong pill scored on one side with gg952 other side has the number875 on it what is it please???? ## This co...
1 REPLYWhat is a white pill oblong with 500 on side, and IP190 on other side? ## This tablet contains Naproxen 500 mg (NDC 6516...
2 REPLIESI found one of these tablets in my daughters bedroom. Could someone help to identify it for me please? ## Hmmm - I'm...
3 REPLIES