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Veetids

Generic Name: penicillin V (pen i SILL in)
Brand Names: A-Cillin, Beepen-VK, Ledercillin VK, PC Pen VK, Pen-V, Pen-Vee K, V-Cillin K, Veetids

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Veetids is an antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs. It fights bacteria in your body.

Veetids is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as ear infections,.

Veetids may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Veetids?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to penicillin V or to any other penicillin antibiotic, such as amoxicillin (Amoxil), ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), carbenicillin (Geocillin), dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen), or oxacillin (Bactocill).

Before using Veetids, tell your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins such as Ceclor, Ceftin, Duricef, Keflex, and others, or if you have asthma, kidney disease, or a history of any type of allergy.

Veetids can make birth control pills less effective, which may result in pregnancy. Before taking Veetids, tell your doctor if you use birth control pills. Take Veetids for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Veetids will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Do not give Veetids to another person, even if they have the same symptoms you do.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Veetids?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to penicillin V or to any other penicillin antibiotic, such as:

amoxicillin (Amoxil, Amoxicot, Biomox, Dispermox, Trimox);
ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen);
carbenicillin (Geocillin);
dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen); or
oxacillin (Bactocill).

Before using Veetids, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially cephalosporins such as Ceclor, Ceftin, Duricef, Keflex, and others), or if you have:

asthma;
kidney disease;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
a history of diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics; or
a history of any type of allergy.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Veetids, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

FDA pregnancy category B. Veetids is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Veetids can make birth control pills less effective, which may result in pregnancy. Before taking Veetids, tell your doctor if you use birth control pills. Veetids can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use Veetids without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Veetids?

Take Veetids exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take the medicine with a full glass of water.

You may take Veetids with or without food.

To be sure Veetids is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. Take Veetids for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Veetids will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Do not give Veetids to another person, even if they have the same symptoms you do.

Veetids can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Veetids.

Store Veetids at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much Veetids.

Symptoms of a Veetids overdose may include confusion, behavior changes, a severe skin rash, urinating less than usual, or seizure (black-out or convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking Veetids?

Veetids side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
severe skin rash, itching, or peeling;
agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior; or
seizure (black-out or convulsions).

Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:

nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
vaginal itching or discharge;
headache;
swollen, black, or "hairy" tongue; or
thrush (white patches or inside your mouth or throat).

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect Veetids?

Before taking Veetids, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall); or
probenecid (Benemid).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Veetids, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Veetids. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has information about Veetids written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Penicillin V is available with a prescription generically and under several brand names. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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