Consuming alcohol with Penicillin-V does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Penicillin-V is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Penicillin-V is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE
Penicillin-V does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Penicillin-V should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Penicillin-V may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Penicillin-V in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Penicillin-V 125mg/5ml Powder for Suspension
Introduction
Penicillin-V is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, like, infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin and soft tissues. It is also used in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases such as syp ... Show more
Uses of Penicillin-V
Bacterial infections
Syphilis
Side effects of Penicillin-V
Common
Rash
Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Diarrhea
How to use Penicillin-V
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Penicillin-V is to be taken empty stomach.
How Penicillin-V works
Penicillin-V is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Penicillin-V for the treatment of bacterial infections.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood ... Show more
Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking t ... Show more
Oral
Adult:
Usually 250-500 mg 6 hourly
Prophylaxis of recurrent rheumatic fever
250 mg twice daily.
Streptococcal infections of the upper r ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
Tablet
Children: PO 25–50 mg/kg/day q6h
Syrup
Dry Syrup: 1-2 tea-spoonful (5-10ml) 6 hourly
Forte Syrup: ½-1 tea-spoonful (2.5-5ml) 6 hour ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to penicillins.
Mode of Action
Inhibits the biosynthesis of cell wall mucopeptide; bactericidal against sensitive organisms when adequate concentrations are reached, and most effect ... Show more
Precaution
Monitor renal and haematologic systems periodically during prolonged therapy or if high dose is used. Use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible o ... Show more
Side Effect
Nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhoea, black hairy tongue; skin eruptions (maculopapular to exfoliative dermatitis), urticaria and other se ... Show more
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