Pentids is used for patients who have mild to moderate infections of the nose, throat, and ears.

It is best if you take this medicine on an empty stomach, one hour before meals or two hours after meals. Take the medicine until it is all gone unless your doctor has told you otherwise.

Severe diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, seizures.
Life-threatening pentid side effects
· hives,
· rash,
· intense itching,
· faintness
Pentid side effects common:
· dark or discolored tongue.
infrequent pentid side effects:
· mild nausea,
· vomiting,
· diarrhea.
· bloody urine,
· face and ankle swelling.
Rare pentid side effects
· unexplained bleeding or bruising,
· weakness,
· sore throat,
· fever,
· abdominal cramps,
· convulsions

Talk to your pharmacist if you are taking other antibiotics or birth control pills. This medication may temporarily reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. It is advised to use a backup method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.

If you have used too much of your medicine, immediately call your local poison control center (USA) at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
All others please contact your local emergency agency or number.

If you have ever experienced an allergic reaction to penicillin or cephalosporins, talk to your doctor before taking this medication.
Severe allergies can include difficulty breathing.

Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.

Pentids may also be given to treat meningitis and syphilis. Please seek further information from your health care provider

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).

Tell your health care provider if you are taking:
· beta blockers such as atenolol (tenormin), carteolol (cartrol), pindolol (visken), metoprolol (lopressor, toprol), timolol (blocadren), nadolol (corgard), and propranolol (inderal)