Description

Timec Penicillin Tablets

About this Item

— Penicillin V belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions —

— Penicillin V works by stopping the bacteria from multiplying. This kills off the bacteria that are causing your infection —

Product Benefits (What it Treats)

— 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 —

Other Essential Uses (Important points to note)

Penicillin V potassium is also sometimes used to treat certain anthrax infections of the skin. It also sometimes used with other medications to treat diphtheria (a serious sickness that causes problems breathing and other symptoms, uncommon in developed countries).

Penicillin V potassium is also sometimes used to prevent a heart valve infection in certain patients who have a heart condition and require a dental or upper respiratory tract (nose, mouth, throat, voice box) procedure.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Side Effects

Penicillin V potassium may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
diarrhea
nausea
vomiting
abdominal pain
black, hairy tongue

Note:

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Your prescription is probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the penicillin V potassium, call your doctor.

Who can’t take this

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney problems.

When to see a doctor.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: unusual tiredness, joint/muscle pain, easy bruising/bleeding.

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