V-Cillin K
Main Ingredient: Penicillin V
V-Cillin K is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including sinusitis, strep throat, pneumonia, respiratory tract, ear infections, dental abscesses, and skin infections.
V-Cillin K may also be used to treat STDs like gonorrhea and syphilis, infections of the genital and urinary tract.
V-Cillin K kills bacteria by destroying the cell walls of the invading microorganisms.
However, antibiotics like V-Cillin K are not effective against viruses and fungi and there are a number of bacteria, the so-called super bugs,that are resistant to penicillin antibiotics including V-Cillin K .
V-Cillin K injection is used to treat more serious infections.
V-CILLIN K CAUTION
If you are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, check with your physician before taking V-Cillin K .
People with Cystic fibrosis are more prone to side effects from penicillin antibiotic like V-Cillin K .
Those who are using oral contraceptives should switch to other methods of contraceptives while taking V-Cillin K .
V-CILLIN K WARNING
If you have ever had asthma, hives, hay fever, or other allergic reaction to penicillin consult with your physician before taking V-Cillin K .
Stop taking V-Cillin K if you experience reactions such as rash, fever, itching, joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, and or sores on the genitals.
It is imperative to take V-Cillin K for the entire course your physician has prescribed. Even if you feel better, you should to continue taking V-Cillin K .
Tell your physician if you have ever had asthma, colitis, diabetes, or kidney or liver disease before taking V-Cillin K .
V-CILLIN K SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects of V-Cillin K may include upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, colitis, confusion, convulsions, dizziness, hives, liver problems and jaundice, fungal infections, rash, tooth discoloration in children, and appetite loss.
V-CILLIN K AND PREGNANCY
V-Cillin K is considered generally safe during pregnancy and breast-feeding. However, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your physician before taking V-Cillin K .
Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking V-Cillin K as it could cause diarrhea in infants.
V-CILLIN K INTERACTION
Check with your doctor before combining V-Cillin K with the following:
Antacids
Beta-blockers
Blood thinning drugs
Chloramphenicol
Erythromycin
NSAIDs like Aleve or ibuprofen
Oral contraceptives
Probenecid
Tetracycline
Do not take V-Cillin K with carbonated drinks or fruit juices.
V-Cillin K may cause vitamin deficiency. It is recommended to take daily multivitamins while taking V-Cillin K .
V-CILLIN K DOSES
ADULTS
125-500 mg every 6-8 hours.
People with sever kidney disease should not take more than 250 mg every 6 hours.
CHILDREN UNDER 12
12-25 mg per pound of body weight/day divided into 3-4 doses.
V-CILLIN K OVERDOSE
Symptoms of V-Cillin K overdose may include short breath, diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting.
If you suspect an V-Cillin K overdose, seek medical attention right away.
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