Penicillin V Benefits & Uses

Penicillin V is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Penicillin V Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Penicillin V Related Warnings

Is the use of Penicillin V safe for pregnant women?

Penicillin V is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Penicillin V safe during breastfeeding?

Penicillin V is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Penicillin V on the Kidneys?

Penicillin V rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Penicillin V on the Liver?

Using Penicillin V does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Penicillin V on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Penicillin V for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Penicillin V with Other Drugs

Penicillin V should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Methotrexate

Moderate

Neomycin

Doxycycline

Ethinyl Estradiol

Mild

Probenecid

Penicillin V Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Penicillin V unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Penicillin V

Is this Penicillin V habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Penicillin V.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Penicillin V as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Penicillin V should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Penicillin V cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Penicillin V Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Penicillin V

Taking Penicillin V with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Penicillin V

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Penicillin V with alcohol.

Unknown