how often should you take penicillin tablets
Penicillins (except bacampicillin tablets, amoxicillin, penicillin V, pivampicillin, and pivmecillinam) are best taken with a full glass (8 ounces) of water on an empty stomach (either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. For bacterial infections: 2  For oral dosage form (oral solution, oral suspension, and tablets): 3  Adults and teenagersâ200,000 to 500,000 Units (125 to 312 milligrams [mg]) every four to six hours. 4  Infants and children less than 12 years of ageâDose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.