Penicillin V Potassium Tablet, Film Coated
NDC 57237-040
Product Information
Penicillin V Potassium is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Rising Health, Llc. Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is supplied as a white tablet, film coated for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 57237-040 and 2 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Product Details
What is NDC 57237-040?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM 250 mg/1 - A broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used orally in the treatment of mild to moderate infections by susceptible gram-positive organisms.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM (UNII: 146T0TU1JB)
- PENICILLIN V (UNII: Z61I075U2W) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- POVIDONE K90 (UNII: RDH86HJV5Z)
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
- TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
- SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
- HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (6 MPA.S) (UNII: 0WZ8WG20P6)
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 834061 - penicillin V potassium 250 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 834061 - Penicillin V K+ 250 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 834061 - Penicillin V Pot 250 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 834102 - penicillin V potassium 500 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 834102 - Penicillin V K+ 500 MG Oral Tablet
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
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Patient Education
Penicillin V Potassium
Penicillin V potassium is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections, scarlet fever, and ear, skin, gum, mouth, and throat infections. It also is used to prevent rheumatic fever (a serious condition that may develop after a strep throat or scarlet fever infection and may cause swelling of the heart valves and other symptoms) from coming back. Penicillin V potassium is in a class of medications called penicillins. It works by killing bacteria. Antibiotics such as penicillin V potassium will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
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Antibiotics
What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply.
Antibiotics can be taken in different ways:
- Orally (by mouth). This could be pills, capsules, or liquids.
- Topically. This might be a cream, spray, or ointment that you put on your skin. It could also be eye ointment, eye drops, or ear drops.
- Through an injection or intravenously (IV). This is usually for more serious infections.
What do antibiotics treat?
Antibiotics only treat certain bacterial infections, such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and E. coli.
You may not need to take antibiotics for some bacterial infections. For example, you might not need them for many sinus infections or some ear infections. Taking antibiotics when they're not needed won't help you, and they can have side effects. Your health care provider can decide the best treatment for you when you're sick. Don't ask your provider to prescribe an antibiotic for you.
Do antibiotics treat viral infections?
Antibiotics do not work on viral infections. For example, you shouldn't take antibiotics for:
- Colds and runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green
- Most sore throats (except strep throat)
- Flu
- Most cases of bronchitis
What are the side effects of antibiotics?
The side effects of antibiotics range from minor to very severe. Some of the common side effects include:
More serious side effects can include:
- C. diff infections, which cause diarrhea that can lead to severe colon damage and sometimes even death
- Severe and life-threatening allergic reactions
- Antibiotic resistance infections
Call your health care provider if you develop any side effects while taking your antibiotic.
Why is it important to take antibiotics only when they're needed?
You should only take antibiotics when they are needed because they can cause side effects and can contribute to antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance happens when the bacteria change and become able to resist the effects of an antibiotic. This means that the bacteria continue to grow.
How do I use antibiotics correctly?
When you take antibiotics, it is important that you take them responsibly:
- Always follow the directions carefully. Finish your medicine even if you feel better. If you stop taking them too soon, some bacteria may survive and re-infect you.
- Don't save your antibiotics for later.
- Don't share your antibiotic with others.
- Don't take antibiotics prescribed for someone else. This may delay the best treatment for you, make you even sicker, or cause side effects.
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