E 8 5 (Penicillin V 500 mg)
Pill imprint E 8 5 has been identified as Penicillin V potassium 500 mg.
Penicillin v potassium is used in the treatment of bacterial infection; skin or soft tissue infection; streptococcal infection; fusospirochetosis, trench mouth; clostridial infection (and more), and belongs to the drug class natural penicillins. There is no proven risk in humans during pregnancy. Penicillin v potassium 500 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).
- Imprint:
- E 8 5
- Strength:
- 500 mg
- Color:
- White
- Shape:
- Elliptical / Oval
- Availability:
- Prescription only
- Drug Class:
- Natural penicillins
- Pregnancy Category:
- B - No proven risk in humans
- CSA Schedule:
- Not a controlled drug
- Manufacturer:
- Greenstone Limited
- National Drug Code (NDC):
- 59762-1537
- Inactive Ingredients:
- povidone k90
microcrystalline cellulose
magnesium silicate
silicon dioxide
magnesium stearate
hypromellose 2910 (6 mPa.s)
polyethylene glycol 400
titanium dioxide
| NDC Code | Manufacturer / Repackager |
|---|---|
| 65862-0176 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited |
| 16714-0235 | NorthStar Rx LLC |
Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.
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