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Chanzo: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM (UNII: 146T0TU1JB) (PENICILLIN V - UNII:Z61I075U2W)
A-S Medication Solutions
PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM
PENICILLIN V 250 mg in 5 mL
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Penicillin V potassium tablets and penicillin V potassium for oral solution are indicated in the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections due to penicillin G-sensitive microorganisms. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies (including sensitivity tests) and by clinical response. NOTE: Severe pneumonia, empyema, bacteremia, pericarditis, meningitis, and arthritis should not be treated with penicillin V during the acute stage. Indicated surgical procedures should be performed. The following infections will usually respond to adequate dosage of penicillin V. Streptococcal infections (without bacteremia). Mild-to-moderate infections of the upper respiratory tract, scarlet fever, and mild erysipelas. NOTE: Streptococci in groups A, C, G, H, L, and M are very sensitive to penicillin. Other groups, including group D (enterococcus), are resistant. Pneumococcal infections. Mild to moderately severe infections of the respiratory tract. Staphylococcal infections —penicillin G-sensitive. Mild infec
Product: 50090-0409 NDC: 50090-0409-0 200 mL in a BOTTLE
Abbreviated New Drug Application
PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM- PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM POWDER, FOR SOLUTION A-S MEDICATION SOLUTIONS ---------- PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM TABLETS, USP PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM FOR ORAL SOLUTION, USP RX ONLY To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of penicillin V potassium tablets, penicillin V potassium for oral solution, and other antibacterial drugs, penicillin V potassium tablets and penicillin V potassium for oral solution should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. DESCRIPTION Penicillin V is the phenoxymethyl analog of penicillin G. Penicillin V potassium is the potassium salt of penicillin V. Each Penicillin V Potassium Tablet, USP contains penicillin V potassium equivalent to 250 mg (400,000 units) or 500 mg (800,000 units) penicillin V. The inactive ingredients present are dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium citrate. Each Penicillin V Potassium Tablet USP, 250 mg contains 0.71 mEq (27.9 mg) of potassium and each Penicillin V Potassium Tablet USP, 500 mg contains 1.43 mEq (55.8 mg) of potassium. Penicillin V Potassium for Oral Solution, USP is an off-white to pinkish colored powder, which when reconstituted as directed, yields a red colored solution with cherry flavor in which each 5 mL contains penicillin V potassium equivalent to 125 mg (200,000 units) or 250 mg (400,000 units) penicillin V. The inactive ingredients present are cherry flavor, FD&C Red #40, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, and sucrose. Each 5 mL of reconstituted Penicillin V Potassium for Oral Solution USP, 125 mg (200,000 units) per 5 mL contains 0.36 mEq (13.9 mg) of potassium. Each 5 mL of reconstituted Penicillin V Potassium for Oral Solution USP, 250 mg (400,000 units) per 5 mL contains 0.71 mEq (27.9 mg) of potassium. Monopotassium (2_S,_5_R,_6_R_)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-(2-phenoxyacetamido)-4-thia-1- azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylate. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Penicillin V exerts Soma hati kamili