Calvepen Tabs 666mg
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Prescribed for a sore throat

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Re: ANNE B (# 8)

I finished a 10 day course this a.m. of 666 mg -taking 4 every 6 hrs and taken 1 hr before meals. Given for tonsillitis. Did feel tired but I think tonsillitis causes tiredness. Noticed yesterday that my tongue was sore in one spot with no memory of biting it while eating. This morning I could feel a small lump in my tongue which is why I googled for any side-effects of this drug. I suspect the lump is a side effect caused by the build-up of the antibiotic, and hopefully will subside.

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Re: Shivers (# 45)

Sorry to hear about your daughter's reoccurring infections. Calvepen (penicillin) can in fact be used to treat upper respiratory infections. So if this is what was prescribed for her previous upper respiratory infection then I don't see why she wouldn't be able to take it again for the same type of infection. Bacterial resistance is usually caused by only partially treating an infection with antibiotics and not fully eradicating it the first time around. But since she didn't take Calvepen the first time, this should be a non-issue in my own personal opinion.

Do you happen to have any updates on how things went?

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My daughter was prescribed Calvepen a few weeks ago for an upper respiratory infection. She didn’t start then as she got better, but now she seems to have a chest infection. Could she start the antibiotics now? We don’t want another visit to the gp.

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So I've been taking the Calvepen tablets for 6 days now and have had headaches and stomach pains non stop. Also, my period is a week late and I don't know if the antibiotic could have something to do with it?

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HI. Im taking calvapen for the craic. going well so far

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I'm on day 7 of 10 with these tablets and I'm taking 4 per day. I get unbelievably tired at times and yesterday I got really dizzy - like vertigo.

My throat has cleared up which is good but I can't wait to be off these pills.

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I'm taking calvepen 666mg 1x4 times/d. This is my 4th time on it and I have to say I don't feel to be on antibiotic at all again and it works very slow for me.

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I was prescribed calvepen 666mg 4 times day for swollen glands and sore throat. Now I have aches and pains, and a fever started yesterday. I'm feeling much better but am a bit dizzy at times and sleeping a lot.

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I got calvepen For swollen glands And its brillant , pain relief After just few hours its actually a first antybiotyc which helps that fast And i always has a tonillitis i take it also with mefac cause i was quiet sore And its just brillant . No sides effects

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i have been taking calvepen 666mg three times a day on my first day the doctor gave them to me.They were making me so tired i had to cut down to, two a day and i am still tired want to know if they will still work to take away my ear infection.a

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Hi on calvepen 666mg for throat infection. How long to take effect . On two days now 4 a day

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Iv to take 1 four times a days for five days!! Hope they work

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hi, ive been prescribed 333mg 2 four times a day for tonsolitis ( 8 tablets per day). Have taken them since yday and am experiencing extreme tiredness and weakness. Just wondering is this course too much, my infection wasn't that bad??

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Been on calvepen 6 days now worked very quick for my Strep Throat no more pain there. However I am totally exhausted all I can think of is going back to bed for sleep and I have a terrable pain in my lower back on both sides around the kidney area. I have 4 more days of this medication left is this a side effect of this medication does anyone out there know. Or should I go back to doctor.

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What is the dose? Most people you see here are probably on one tab three times daily at a dose of 666mg per tablet. You might be taking 2 333mg tablets 3 times daily which is why you would be on six per day. Look at the box and see if they are 333mg tabs! If they are 666mg per tab speak to your pharmacist as they may have given you the wrong dosage instructions. Hope this helps!

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one to be take in 3 times a day

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i've had these problems 10 times in the past year, 11 starting yesterday and have just been giving calvepen again, and i can say with a WELL educated answer that ive had no side effects what so ever and that they are the only thing that works, i just wish it stopped for good

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I just finished a course (21 tabs) calvepen for gum infection+absess. They worked. I feel a bit down+s***ty.
A little nausea at times but they're not stopping me eating. No dizzyness, just a little tired. In my opinion, worth it to get rid of the abcess +have the tooth pulled. However, meds affect individuals differently.

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I've been on these tablets for 5 days now and have the most unbelievable nausea and no appetite either!! It has really helped my strep throat though - but not even anti nausea medication is helping!

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I have Acute Tonsillitis breaking out in major fever's etc.
still i was perscribed the same medication but only to be taken twice - three time's a day at most.. Seems your on a extreamly high doseage this may be the cause of the side effects.. Maybe you should consult your Doctor again with mentioning the side effects

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