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Comparing Penicillin V Potassium

Penicillin v potassium

Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Fusospirochetosis - Trench Mouth, Clostridial Infection, Cutaneous Bacillus anthracis, Lyme Disease - Erythema Chronicum Migrans, Otitis Media, Pneumonia, Rat-bite... more

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Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
Streptococcal Infection
Bacterial Infection
Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Clostridial Infection
Cutaneous Bacillus anthracis
Fusospirochetosis, Trench Mouth
Lyme Disease, Erythema Chronicum Migrans
Otitis Media
Pneumonia
Rat-bite Fever
Rheumatic Fever Prophylaxis
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
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Ratings & Reviews

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7.8
19 Reviews

For Streptococcal Infection Was prescribed Penicillin Kv for strep twice a day 500mg, am now 5 days into it and the strep pain has been totally cured however the stomach cramps from the medicine are almost enough to make me quit the medicine itself.

5
dannyw

For Streptococcal Infection I have been on it for 5 days for strep throat And seen a bit of progress but not much. And I get a very upset tummy. Also makes me cough making me gag, making me want to throw up

5
Meme2016

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Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 4 tablet
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $2.22
Cost* $8.86
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Penicillin VK

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

1 hour

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (2)

Drug Interactions

A total of 63 drugs are known to interact with penicillin v potassium:

  • 2 major drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)
  • 47 moderate drug interactions (501 brand and generic names)
  • 14 minor drug interactions (52 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

January 13, 1958

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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