Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can i take penicillin vk 500mg with 2 advils (ibuprofen) ? or will it cause me to overdose

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Keith Leap answered

No problems: That won't e a problem at all. I hope you feel better.

Dr Khalily and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/14/2014

3.6k views

Thank
Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Ok: Should be safe. Good luck

Dr A Freisleben-Cook and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/17/2014

3.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Hi, I tested positive for strep yesterday and I am experiencing really bad headache and stiff neck (no fever though). Is this a cause for concern? And am I able to take ibuprofen with penicillin 500mg?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

If i take dayquil at 3pm and it's 8pm now and i took two advils, (ibuprofen) should i take nyquil later tonight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can I take Advil (ibuprofen) and alka seltzer original together? Took two Advil (ibuprofen) gel capsules about 3 hrs ago but still in pain. Is it safe to take alka seltzer wi

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Will I cause kidney damage if I take six Advil liquid gels and six ibuprofen tablets all at once?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Read online that you shouldn't take OTC pain reliever while on Clomid cause it messes up what the Clomid does. Is this true or can I take Advil (ibuprofen)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

People also searched for:

I was diagnosed with strep throat yesterday and was given penicillin for two tablets a day for 10 days. Can I take Advil (ibuprofen) together with penicillin?
Pain in stomach. Taking advil (ibuprofen) and penicillin for strep.why is my stomach throbbing like hunger pain and cramping.
I have strep throat and am on penicillin. I'm taking Advil (ibuprofen) 400mg for pain and inflammation but am still in a lot of pain. What more can I do?
4yr old has fever 4 days after starting Penicillin. Has neck pain and fever that goes away after taking Advil (ibuprofen). Should we go back to the ER?
Can i take Advil (ibuprofen) and penicilin?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.