White Oblong Tablet With E On One Side And 8 / 5 On The Other...is This Penicillin?

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I 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

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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?

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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.

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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!

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