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Penicillin Vk Oral Suspension Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Penicillin V (as potassium) 125mg/5mL, 250mg/5mL.
Pharmacological Class
Penicillinase-sensitive penicillin.
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How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Penicillin Vk Oral Suspension Indications
Indications
Penicillin-sensitive infections.
Penicillin Vk Oral Suspension Dosage and Administration
Adult
Take on an empty stomach. 125–500mg every 6–8 hours.
Children
Take on an empty stomach. 15–56mg/kg per day in 3–6 divided doses.
Penicillin Vk Oral Suspension Contraindications
Not Applicable
Penicillin Vk Oral Suspension Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Penicillin Vk Oral Suspension Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Cephalosporin, imipenem, or other allergy: not recommended. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
Penicillin Vk Oral Suspension Pharmacokinetics
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Penicillin Vk Oral Suspension Interactions
Interactions
Avoid concomitant erythromycin, sulfonamides. Potentiated by probenecid.
Penicillin Vk Oral Suspension Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, urticaria, anaphylaxis.
Penicillin Vk Oral Suspension Clinical Trials
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Penicillin Vk Oral Suspension Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand names Beepen-VK, Betapen-VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-Vee K, Penapar-VK, Pfizerpen VK, V-Cillin K, Veetids, Uticillin VK.
Penicillin Vk Oral Suspension Patient Counseling
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