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Penicillin VK (Pen-Vee K) 500 mg
Description
- Active ingredient: Penicillin v potassium
- Common brand names: Beepen VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-Vee K,
V-Cillin K, Veetids
- Drug class: Natural penicillin antibiotic
- Legal status: Prescription only
- Pregnancy Category: B
Penicillin VK uses:
- Streptococcal infections (without bacteremia) - mild to moderate
infections of the upper respiratory tract, scarlet fever, and mild
erysipelas.
- Pneumococcal infections - mild to moderately severe infections of
the respiratory tract.
- Staphylococcal infections (penicillin G-sensitive) - mild infections
of the skin and soft tissues.
- Fusospirochetosis (Vincent's gingivitis and pharyngitis) – mild
to moderately severe infections of the oropharynx usually respond
to therapy with oral penicillin.
- For the prevention of recurrence following rheumatic fever and/or
chorea: Prophylaxis with oral penicillin on a continuing basis has
proven effective in preventing recurrence of these conditions
Dosage
- Strep infections of the upper respiratory tract and skin:
The usual dosage is 125 to 250 mg every 6 to 8 hours for 10 days.
- Pneumococcal infections of the respiratory tract, including middle
ear infections:
The usual dosage is 250 mg to 500 mg every 6 hours until you have
been without a fever for at least 2 days.
- Mild staph infections of skin:
The usual dosage is 250 mg to 500 mg every 6 to 8 hours.
- Gum infections (Vincent's gingivitis):
The usual dosage is 250 mg to 500 mg every 6 to 8 hours.
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