Monograph Details
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Infections & Infestations
> Bacterial infections
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VEETIDS |
| Manufacturer |
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Bristol-Myers Squibb |
| Legal Classification |
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Penicillinase-sensitive penicillin. |
| Generic Name |
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Penicillin V (as potassium) 250mg, 500mg; tabs. |
| Also |
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• VEETIDS for ORAL SOLN
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| Indications |
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Penicillin-sensitive infections. |
| Children |
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Take on an empty stomach. 15–56mg/kg per day in 3–6 divided doses. |
| Adults |
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Take on an empty stomach. 125–500mg every 6–8 hours. |
| Precautions |
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Cephalosporin, imipenem, or other allergy: not recommended. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Avoid concomitant erythromycin, sulfonamides. Potentiated by probenecid. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset, urticaria, anaphylaxis. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—100, 1000
Soln—100mL, 200mL |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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