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A member asked:

What do you suggest if my child has tonsillitis and has been precribed penicillin one 5 ml spoonful four times a dayis it suposed to be watery?

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Not usually: Liquid penicillin is usually thick and pink. If there is a concern about the quality of your medication, talk to your pharmacist or physician.

Answered 9/28/2016

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