Basically what would the regimen be for clearing up a UTI using the antibiotic penicillin VK... what strength and dosage and for how many days should it be taken to make sure the bacterial infection is fully cleared up ... thank you so much for your time :)
I was wondering how much penicillin VK should be taken daily and for how many days to cure a UTI?
Question posted by Bianca Paxton on 14 Sep 2017
Last updated on 15 September 2017
Added 17 Sep 2017:
Thanks WildcatVet! I am following my doctors orders! Thanks for the wonderful advice! Take care
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WildcatVet
15 Sep 2017
Bianca, it could vary greatly ~ 125mg to 500mg every six to eight hours for seven to fourteen days. But first, you'd need a culture and sensitivity test to determine if it's a yeast or bacterial infection. If it IS bacterial it would need to be determined whether the microorganism is even sensitive to penicillin and at what dosage.
You'll need to make an appointment or drop off a sample before attempting to treat this infection.
Bianca Paxton
15 Sep 2017
Thank you so much for your time and response WildcatVet! I am going to the doctors first thing tomorrow and get all tests necessary to determine diagnosis and thus course of treatment... thank you so much for the well wishes I really do appreciate it! :D I am so blessed to know there are still some very good-natured ppl in this world..you mos def being one of them! :)
WildcatVet
15 Sep 2017
Awwww!! Just follow doctor's orders and get well. I know you will because I've had my share of UTI's. OUCH!!!
WildcatVet
15 Sep 2017
Administrators grabbed my comment pending approval! Just said Aww! and feel better soon.
Bianca Paxton
15 Sep 2017
Awhhhhh thanks so much WildcatVet for wishing me well!
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