Generic Equivalent of Pen VK

TypeDrug NameDosagePrice(USD) from 
drug typePenicillin V Potassium300 mg$49.99


Pen VK Information

reviewed by reviwer portrait Dr. Bolanle Aina, Pharmacist on 7/19/2021 2:59:47 PM.

How And Where To Buy Penicillin Tablets Online?


You can buy Penicillin Tablets online through our Canadian International Pharmacy at huge savings. We offer RX and OTC medications online with a valid prescription from your doctor. At Canadian Pharmacy World, your health is our priority. You can place the order online, by mail, by fax or toll-free over the telephone at 1866-485-7979.

Are There Alternative Names For The Brand And Generic Penicillin Tablets?


Penicillin tablets 300 mg are the generic equivalent of Pen VK available from Canada manufactured by AA Pharma Inc.

What Are Dosages And Forms Penicillin Tablets Available In?


Penicillin Tablets are available in the dosage form of 300 mg in the packaging of 100 tablets.

What Are Penicillin Tablets Used For?


Penicillin Tablets are indicated for mild to moderate infections caused by penicillin V sensitive organisms including streptococcal pharyngitis, staphylococcal infection without bacteremia and pneumococcal infections (mild to moderate infections of respiratory tract), streptococcal infections without bacteremia such as mild to moderate infections of upper respiratory tract, scarlet fever (a bacterial illness that develops in people who have strep throat) and mild erysipelas. It is also used for the treatment of staphylococcal infections such as mild infections of the skin and soft tissue, fusospirochetosis (mild to moderately severe infections of the oropharynx such as Vincent’s Gingivitis, and Pharyngitis. In addition, it is used for the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever (a complication of strep throat) and/or chorea (a neurological disorder characterized by jerky involuntary movements affecting especially the shoulders, hips, and face). It is also used to prevent bacterial endocarditis (an infection caused by the bacteria in the blood vessel or heart), and prevention of bacteremia after tooth extraction.

What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Penicillin Tablets?


Most common side effects caused by patients taking Penicillin Tablets include all degrees of allergic reactions including fatal anaphylaxis, nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea and black hairy tongue. The allergic reactions include skin eruptions, skin rashes, and reactions resembling serum sickness, including chills, fever, anaphylaxis, and edema. Some other side effects include an increase in a number of eosinophils (a type of white blood cells) in blood, hemolytic anemia (destruction of red blood cells), low blood platelet count, weakness, numbness, and pain in nerves, and nephropathy. These are not all the possible side effects of Penicillin Tablets. In case of any unexpected effect, contact your healthcare professional.

Are there any Precautions and Drug interactions for Penicillin Tablets?


Infections, such as severe pneumonia, empyema (collection of pus in the fluid around the lungs), bacteremia, pericarditis (swelling and inflammation in fluid around lungs), arthritis and meningitis (inflammation and swelling of the brain and spinal cord membrane) should not be treated with this medication in the acute stage.

Do not take Penicillin Tablets if you:

• Are allergic to Penicillin or any other ingredients in this medication

• Have to undergo genitourinary instrumentation

• Have to undergo lower intestinal tract surgery

• Are about to undergo sigmoidoscopy (minimally invasive medical examination of the large intestine from the rectum through the nearest part of the colon, the sigmoid colon)

• Are going to give birth to a baby

• Have infections caused by beta-lactamase producing organisms

• Have subacute bacterial endocarditis

• Diptheria (a serious bacterial infection that affects the membranes of throat and nose)

• Gas gangrene (rapidly spreading gangrene affecting injured tissue infected by a soil bacterium and accompanied by the evolution of foul-smelling gas)

• Have other severe infections due to other penicillin-susceptible organisms

Before taking Penicillin Tablets always talk to your healthcare professional in case you:

• Have or had serious or fatal hypersensitive reactions on treatment with penicillin

• Are taking antibiotics known as cephalosporins

• Have or had a history of allergies and/or asthma

• Have severe illness with nausea, vomiting, gastric dilation, increased motility of intestines or cardiospasm (a rare disorder making it difficult for food and liquid to pass into the stomach)

Prolonged use of antibiotics can lead to overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms including fungi. Appropriate measures should be taken in case of a super infection.

Drug interactions


You should always tell your health care professional about any medications that you have been taking or are going to take including prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins and herbal supplements.

Penicillin Tablets Storage and Safety Information


This medication should be stored at a temperature of 20°C to 25°C, in a tightly closed container. The medicine should be kept out of reach and sight of children.

References:


1. https://www.aapharma.ca/downloads/en/PIL/2016/Pen-VK-PM.pdf
2. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=4cdff640-870e-4de8-885b-0669bfde518d
3. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/penicillin-v-potassium,penicillin-vk.html

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