can i take penicillin, for a common cold, no fever .. yet.?
im coming down with a bad cold, i have a bottle of penicillin that was given to me by a doctor for something else and i never used it. Can i take it for the cold
Posted by TiK
Colds are caused by a viral infection. Penecillin only works for bacterial infections. So no, don't take penecillin for your cold. Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids, if your fever gets uncomfortably high, take a fever reducer (e.g. Tylenol; aspirin, make sure you're not allergic), and if it gets too high, see a doctor. Your body will fight it off eventually and you'll be fine.
Posted by Tesorito
Having a cold does not necessarily mean that you have an infection. Penincilin is for infections. NO, you can not take it for your cold. Just buy specific medication for a cold at the pharmacy.
Posted by Whitnie d
I would just take cold meds. I don't know if penicillin would make you feel better because it's just an antibiotic. If you're just getting a cold then take some Airborne...works like a charm!
Posted by siamcatp
It won't help the common cold.
There really is no cure for a cold, just some things to help with symptoms. Penicillin won't do a thing.
Posted by imnotjanet
There is no cure for the common cold and I wouldnt take a prescription that was for something else.
Try drinking lots of water and getting plenty of sleep, maybe you can flush your system before you get a fever.
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