Penicillin V Potassium Pros and Cons
- Penicillin V potassium is the preferred antibiotic for treating streptococcal disease (strep throat infections).
- This antibiotic can prevent complications associated with streptococcal infections, such as rheumatic fever and acquired valvular heart disease.
- It is available in a lower-cost generic version.
- It comes in tablet and oral solution form for ease of administration.
- It can be used to prevent infection (bacterial endocarditis) in people with heart valve problems before they undergo dental procedures.
- Penicillin V potassium is not effective against all bacteria.
- You may not be able to take this medicine if you are allergic to other penicillins or cephalosporins.
- You need to take this medicine 2-4 times a day.
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