First off, if we want people to be adherent to their medications we need to take timing and directions into consideration. This means that the healthcare consumer, the doctor, and the payer have to be thoughtful of the matter. Physicians need to be aware that taking a medication 4 times a day is very difficult. Six AM, noon, 6 PM, and midnight is not a schedule that most people, including myself, can keep for any length of time.
In addition this creates a very small window of opportunity to eat and still follow the directions on the medication. I would argue that these issues are as important as medication effectiveness, side effects, and cost.
Unfortunately, it often looked at on the basis of patient convenience only. I think we need to broaden our thought processes. I do understand that there are some conditions that absolutely require medications that are taken more often than most of us would like; historically, human immunodeficiency virus medications come to mind. That being said, I do believe from personal experience that even the most adherence-conscious people will find medications that need to be taken 4 or, in some cases, even 3 times a day a significant challenge.
To treat an infection: Penicillin is usually taken four times a day to treat infections eg before breakfast, before lunch, before tea and at bedtime. To prevent infections: To prevent infections, for instance because you've had your spleen removed, penicillin is usually taken twice a day on a long-term basis, but again always follow your doctor's instructions.
Should I take penicillin with food? What forms does penicillin come in? Phenoxymethylpenicillin comes as tablets and liquid suspension. Penicillin tablets should be swallowed with a drink. Bottles of penicillin suspension should be shaken before measuring out a dose. Always use a medicine spoon or oral syringe to measure a dose of penicillin. Don't use an ordinary teaspoon as this will not give an accurate dose. What should I do if I miss a dose of penicillin?
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If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Give the next dose at the regular time. Do not give your child two doses to make up for one missed dose. How long does it take to work. How long does penicillin V take to work? Side effects. What are the possible side effects of penicillin V? Check with your child's doctor if your child continues to have any of these side effects and they do not go away or they bother your child: stomach pain or heartburn upset stomach, either throwing up or mild diarrhea watery bowel movements Call your child's doctor during office hours if your child has any of these side effects: no improvement in condition or if you believe your child's condition is worse mild skin rash Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem.
Call your child's doctor right away or take your child to the Emergency Department if your child has any of these side effects: swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat severe dizziness or passing out difficulty breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, or a bad cough severe nausea or vomiting or severe watery diarrhea which may have blood or red streaks unusual bruising or bleeding severe skin rash, itching.
Safety measures. What safety measures should you take when your child is using penicillin V? Other important information.
What other important information should you know about penicillin V? Keep a list of all medications your child is on and show the list to the doctor or pharmacist. Do not share your child's medicine with others and do not give anyone else's medicine to your child. Make sure you always have enough penicillin V to finish the prescribed course. Call your pharmacy at least 2 days before your child runs out of medicine to order refills, if necessary.
Keep penicillin V tablets at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
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