Generic name:penicillin v potassium
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:Natural penicillins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 24, 2022.
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To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of penicillin-VK and other antibacterial drugs, penicillin-VK should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Penicillin VK Description
Penicillin V is the phenoxymethyl analog of penicillin G.
Penicillin V potassium is the potassium salt of penicillin V.
Molecular Formula: C16H17O5KN2S Molecular Weight: 388.5
Penicillin -VK (Penicillin V Potassium Tablets USP), for oral administration, contain 250 mg (400,000 units) or 500 mg (800,000 units) penicillin V potassium. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, polyethyle...
