Pen-vee K - Penicillin V Potassium - Oral Solids Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Pen-vee K.
• Beepen VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-Vee K, V-Cillin K, Veetids
• pen-ih-SILL-in VEE poh-TASS-ee-um

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor immediately if an allergic reaction occurs while taking this medication.
• Symptoms include.

Pen-vee K Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
• A different medication may be necessary in those cases.

Pen-vee K Storage Instructions

• Store medication at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of tetracycline.
• This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
• Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Usage Instructions

• This medication may be taken without regard to meals.
• However, absorption is best if medication is taken on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 to 3 hours after meals).
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
• Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Read Before Using Pen-vee K (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have any.

Medicinal Applications

• Penicillins are antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.