Monday, September 26, 2016

ISMN Basics




ISMN Basics may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for ISMN Basics



Isosorbide Mononitrate

Isosorbide Mononitrate is reported as an ingredient of ISMN Basics in the following countries:


  • Germany

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Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid


Pronunciation: FEN-il-EF-rin/DEX-klor-fen-IR-a-meen/kar-bay-ta-PEN-tane
Generic Name: Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane
Brand Name: Corzall-PE


Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid is used for:

Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose or throat, itchy or watery eyes, and cough due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.


Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid is a decongestant, antihistamine, and cough suppressant combination. The decongestant works by constricting blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nasal passages. The antihistamine works by blocking the action of histamine, which helps reduce symptoms such as watery eyes and sneezing. The cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex to reduce a dry cough.


Do NOT use Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid

  • you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart blood vessel disease, rapid heartbeat, or severe heart problems

  • you have narrow-angle glaucoma, a stomach ulcer, you are unable to urinate, or you are having an asthma attack

  • you take droxidopa, sodium oxybate (GHB), or if you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.



Before using Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid:


Some medical conditions may interact with Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:


  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

  • if you have a history of adrenal gland problems (eg, pheochromocytoma), heart problems (eg, fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; heart disease), high or low blood pressure, low blood volume, diabetes, blood vessel problems, a stroke, glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye, or thyroid problems

  • if you have a history of asthma, chronic cough, lung or breathing problems (eg, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, sleep apnea), or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or if your cough occurs with large amounts of mucus

  • if you have a history of stomach or bowel ulcers; a blockage of your stomach, bladder, or bowel; kidney problems; trouble urinating; or an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:


  • Droxidopa because the risk of irregular heartbeat or a heart attack may be increased

  • Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, linezolid, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), sodium oxybate (GHB), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid's side effects

  • Bromocriptine because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid

  • Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.


How to use Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid:


Use Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.


  • Take Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.

  • Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.

  • If you miss a dose of Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid.



Important safety information:


  • Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

  • Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.

  • Do not take diet or appetite control medicines while you take Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid without checking with your doctor.

  • Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a decongestant, antihistamine, or cough suppressant in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Do not use Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid for a cough with a lot of mucus. Do not use it for a long-term cough (eg, caused by asthma, emphysema, smoking). However, you may use it for these conditions if your doctor tells you to.

  • Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.

  • If your symptoms do not get better within 5 to 7 days, if they come back or get worse, or if they occur along with a fever, check with your doctor.

  • If cough is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache, check with your doctor.

  • Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid may interfere with skin allergy tests. If you are scheduled for a skin test, talk to your doctor. You may need to stop taking Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid for a few days before the tests.

  • Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

  • Use Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, nervousness, sleeplessness, and trouble urinating.

  • Caution is advised when using Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially excitability.

  • Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.

  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid while you are pregnant. Some ingredients of Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid may be found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.


Possible side effects of Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid:


All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:



Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; excitability; headache; heartburn; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.



Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; hallucinations; loss of coordination; mental or mood changes (eg, depression, fear, tenseness); seizures; severe dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe dryness of mouth, nose, and throat; severe or persistent trouble sleeping; shortness of breath; tremor; trouble urinating or inability to urinate; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision problems (eg, double vision, severe or persistent blurred vision).



This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.



If OVERDOSE is suspected:


Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; confusion; enlarged pupils; fever; flushing of the skin; hallucinations; loss of coordination; mental or mood changes; muscle spasms; seizures; severe dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe nausea or stomach cramps; tremors; trouble breathing; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.


Proper storage of Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid:

Store Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


  • If you have any questions about Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

  • Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

  • Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Liquid. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.



Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

More Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane resources


  • Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Drug Interactions
  • Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Carbetapentane Support Group
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  • Cough and Nasal Congestion

Friday, September 23, 2016

Ciprofloxacino Sumol




Ciprofloxacino Sumol may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Ciprofloxacino Sumol



Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride (a derivative of Ciprofloxacin) is reported as an ingredient of Ciprofloxacino Sumol in the following countries:


  • Spain

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Momentact




Momentact may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Momentact



Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is reported as an ingredient of Momentact in the following countries:


  • Italy

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Thursday, September 22, 2016

Vaqta Pediatric


Generic Name: hepatitis A pediatric vaccine (HEP a TYE tis)

Brand Names: Havrix Pediatric, Vaqta Pediatric


What is Vaqta Pediatric (hepatitis A pediatric vaccine)?

Hepatitis is a serious disease caused by a virus. Hepatitis A is spread through contact with the stool (bowel movements) of a person infected with the hepatitis A virus. This usually occurs by eating food or drinking water that has become contaminated as a result of handling by an infected person.


Hepatitis causes inflammation of the liver, vomiting, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). Hepatitis can lead to liver cancer, cirrhosis, or death.


The hepatitis A pediatric vaccine is used to help prevent this disease in children. The vaccine works by exposing your child to a small amount of the virus, which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body.


Vaccination with hepatitis A pediatric vaccine is recommended for all children between the ages of 12 months and 23 months, and in children and adults who travel in certain areas of the world where hepatitis A is a common disease.

Other risk factors for hepatitis in children include: receiving treatment for hemophilia or other bleeding disorders, or being in an area where there has been an outbreak of hepatitis A.


Like any vaccine, the hepatitis A pediatric vaccine may not provide protection from disease in every person.


What is the most important information I should know about this vaccine?


Hepatitis A pediatric vaccine will not protect your child against infection with hepatitis B, C, and E, or other viruses that affect the liver. It may also not protect a child from hepatitis A if the child is already infected with the virus, even if the child does not yet show symptoms.


The hepatitis A pediatric vaccine is given in a series of 2 shots. The first shot is usually given when the child is between 12 and 23 months old. The booster shot is then given 6 months later. Your child's individual booster schedule may be different from these guidelines. Follow your doctor's instructions or the schedule recommended by the health department of the state you live in.


Vaccination with hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all children between the ages of 12 months and 23 months, and in children who travel in certain areas of the world where hepatitis A is a common disease.

Other risk factors for hepatitis in children include: receiving treatment for hemophilia or other bleeding disorders, or being in an area where there has been an outbreak of hepatitis A.


Be sure your child receives all recommended doses of this vaccine. If your child does not receive the full series of vaccines, he or she may not be fully protected against the disease.


Your child can still receive a vaccine if he or she has a cold or fever. In the case of a more severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until the child gets better before receiving this vaccine.


Your child should not receive a booster vaccine if he or she had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.

Keep track of any and all side effects your child has after receiving this vaccine. When the child receives a booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the previous shots caused any side effects.


Becoming infected with hepatitis A is much more dangerous to your child's health than receiving the vaccine to protect against it. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.


What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving this vaccine?


Hepatitis A pediatric vaccine will not protect your child against infection with hepatitis B, C, and E, or other viruses that affect the liver. It may also not protect against hepatitis A if the child is already infected with the virus, even if he or she does not yet show symptoms.


Your child should not receive this vaccine if he or she has ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to any vaccine containing hepatitis A, or if the child has received cancer chemotherapy or radiation treatment in the past 3 months.

Before receiving this vaccine, tell the doctor if your child has:



  • a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia or easy bruising;




  • a history of seizures;




  • a neurologic disorder or disease affecting the brain;




  • an allergy to latex rubber;




  • a weak immune system caused by disease, bone marrow transplant, or by using certain medicines or receiving cancer treatments; or




  • if the child is taking a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).



Your child can still receive a vaccine if he or she has a cold or fever. In the case of a more severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until the child gets better before receiving this vaccine.


How is this vaccine given?


This vaccine is given as an injection (shot) into a muscle. Your child will receive this injection in a doctor's office or other clinic setting.


The hepatitis A pediatric vaccine is given in a series of 2 shots. The first shot is usually given when the child is between 12 and 23 months old. The booster shot is then given 6 months later. Your child's individual booster schedule may be different from these guidelines. Follow your doctor's instructions or the schedule recommended by the health department of the state you live in.


To prevent hepatitis A while traveling, the child should receive this vaccine at least 2 weeks before the trip. Your child's doctor will determine the best dosing schedule for your situation.


Your doctor may recommend treating fever and pain with an aspirin-free pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, and others) when the shot is given and for the next 24 hours. Follow the label directions or your doctor's instructions about how much of this medicine to give your child.


It is especially important to prevent fever from occurring in a child who has a seizure disorder such as epilepsy.


What happens if I miss a dose?


Contact your doctor if you will miss a booster dose or if you get behind schedule. The next dose should be given as soon as possible. There is no need to start over.


Be sure your child receives all recommended doses of this vaccine. If your child does not receive the full series of vaccines, he or she may not be fully protected against the disease.


What happens if I overdose?


An overdose of this vaccine is unlikely to occur.


What should I avoid before or after receiving this vaccine?


Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.


Vaqta Pediatric (hepatitis A pediatric vaccine) side effects


Your child should not receive a booster vaccine if he or she had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot. Keep track of any and all side effects your child has after receiving this vaccine. When the child receives a booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the previous shots caused any side effects.

Becoming infected with hepatitis A is much more dangerous to your child's health than receiving the vaccine to protect against it. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.


Get emergency medical help if your child has any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if the child has any of these serious side effects:



  • extreme drowsiness, fainting;




  • fussiness, irritability, crying for an hour or longer;




  • seizure (black-out or convulsions); or




  • high fever (within a few hours or a few days after the vaccine).



Less serious side effects include:



  • mild fever;




  • mild fussiness or crying;




  • headache;




  • dizziness, tired feeling;




  • nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite;




  • joint pain;




  • sore throat; or




  • swelling, redness, or a hard lump where the shot was given.



This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report vaccine side effects to the US Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-822-7967.


What other drugs will affect Vaqta Pediatric (hepatitis A pediatric vaccine)?


Before receiving this vaccine, tell the doctor about all other vaccines your child has recently received.

Also tell the doctor if your child has received drugs or treatments in the past 2 weeks that can weaken the immune system, including:



  • an oral, nasal, inhaled, or injectable steroid medicine;




  • medications to treat psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other autoimmune disorders, such as azathioprine (Imuran), efalizumab (Raptiva), etanercept (Enbrel), leflunomide (Arava), and others; or




  • medicines to treat or prevent organ transplant rejection, such as basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral, Gengraf), muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone), mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept), sirolimus (Rapamune), or tacrolimus (Prograf).



If your child is using any of these medications, he or she may not be able to receive the vaccine, or may need to wait until the other treatments are finished.


This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with this vaccine. Tell your doctor about all medications your child receives. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.



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  • Hepatitis A Prophylaxis


Where can I get more information?


  • Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about this vaccine. Additional information is available from your local health department or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Pennchlor 64




Generic Name: chlortetrcycline hydrochloride powder

Dosage Form: FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

Pennchlor 64 - Chlortetracycline hydrochloride - 102.4 g per packets (64g/lb)


RESIDUE WARNINGS


Do not administer to chickens within 24 hours of slaughter.  Do not use in laying chickens.  Do not administer to growing turkeys within 24 hours of slaughter.  Zero day withdrawal in swine.  Do not administer to cattle within 24 hours of slaughter.  Do not use in lactating dairy cattle.  A withdrawal period has not been established in pre-ruminating calves.  Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.




General Information on Dosage


Dosages in terms of packets per 512 gallons are based on stated dosages per unit of body weight and average water consumption of the species.  Weather conditions, ambient temperature, humidity, age, class of livestock and other factors may affect consumption and, except where calves are drenched, the unit dosage should be used as a guide to effective use in drinking water.  Animals must actually consume enough medicated water to provide the desired therapeutic dose under the conditions that prevail.




PRECAUTIONS


Use as the sole source of chlortetracycline.  Prepare fresh solutions daily.  When used in plastic or stainless steel waterers or automatic waterers, prepare fresh solutions every 24 hours.  When used in galvanized waterers, prepare fresh solutions every 12 hours.  Do not administer in milk or milk replacers.  When feeding milk or milk replacers, administration one hour before or two hours after feeding is recommended.






INDICATIONS


CHICKENS


Control of infectious synovitis caused by Mycoplasma synoviae susceptible to chlortetracycline.


Control of Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD) and air-sac infections caused by Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Escherichia coli susceptible to chlortetracycline.


Control of mortality due to fowl cholera caused by Pasteurella multocida susceptible to chlortetracycline.




DIRECTIONS FOR USE


DOSE


200-400 mg/gal (1-2 packets/512 gallons, this is equivalent to 2-4 teaspoons of powder per 5 gallons of water), administer at the indicated rates in the total water consumed over a full, 24-hour period.  Administer 7 to 14 days.


400-800 mg/gal (2-4 packets/512 gallons, this is equivalent to 4-8 teaspoons of powder per 5 gallons of water), administer at the indicated rates in the total water consumed over a full, 24-hour period.  Administer 7 to 14 days.


1000 mg/gal (5 packets/512 gallons, this is equivalent to 2 teaspoons of powder per 1 gallon of water), administer at the indicated rates in the total water consumed over a full, 24-hour period.  Administer 7 to 14 days.





INDICATIONS


SWINE


Control and treatment of bacterial enteritis (scours) caused by Escherichia coli and Samonella spp. and bacterial pneumonia associated with Pasteurella spp., Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, and Klebsiella spp. susceptible to chlortetracycline. DIRECTIONS FOR USE


DOSE - 10 mg/pound body weight daily


(5 packets/512 gallons will treat 512 100-lb pigs per day, 2 teaspoons of powder will treat a 100 lb. pig for one day).  Administer at this rate in the total water consumed over a full, 24-hour period.  Administer for 3-5 days.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE


DOSE - 10 mg/pound body weight daily


(5 packets/512 gallons will treat 512 100-lb pigs per day, 2 teaspoons of powder will treat a 100 lb. pig for one day).  Administer at this rate in the total water consumed over a full, 24-hour period.  Administer for 3-5 days.



INDICATIONS


CALVES, BEEF CATTLE, AND NON-LACTATING DAIRY CATTLE


Control and treatment of bacterial enteritis (scours) caused by Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. and bacterial pneumonia associated with Pasteurella spp., Histophilus spp., and Klebsiella spp. susceptible to chlortetracycline.




DIRECTIONS FOR USE


DOSE - 10 mg/pound body weight daily


Use 2 teaspoon of powder for each 100 lbs. of calf weight per day.  Administer at this rate in the total water consumed over a full, 24-hour period, or as a drench in divided doses.  Administer 3 to 5 days.



INDICATIONS


GROWING TURKEYS


Control of infectious synovitis caused by Mycoplasma synoviae susceptible to chlortetracycline.


Control of complicating bacterial organisms associated with bluecomb (transmissible enteritis, coronaviral enteritis) susceptible to chlortetracycline.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE


DOSE


400 mg/gal (2 packets/512 gallons, this is equivalent to 4 teaspoons of powder per 5 gallons of water), administer at this rate in the total water consumed over a full, 24-hour period.  Administer 7 to 14 days.


25 mg/lb body weight/day (1 packet for every 4,096 lbs of turkeys, 1 teaspoon treats a 20 lb. turkey for one day), administer in the total water consumed over a full, 24-hour period.  Administer 7 to 14 days.



Medicate chickens and turkeys continuously at the first clinical signs of disease and continue for 7 to 14 consecutive days.  The dosage ranges permitted for different levels based on the severity of the infection.  If improvement is not noted in 24-48 hours, consult a veterinarian or a diagnostic laboratory to determine diagnoses and for advice regarding the optimal level of the drug where ranges are permitted.


Pennchlor 64

Chlortetracyline HCI


SOLUBLE POWDER CONCENTRATE


Antibiotic

For Animal Use in Drinking Water


Chlortetracycline hydrochloride 64 g per pound


Each packet contains 102.4 g of chlortetracycline HCI and will make:

    1,024 gallons (3,876 L) containing 100 mg Pennchlor 64 chlortetracycline HCI per gallon


    512 gallons (1,938 L) containing 200 mg Pennchlor 64 chlortetracycline HCI per gallon


    256 gallons (969 L) containing 400 mg Pennchlor 64 chlortetracycline HCI per gallon


    102.4 gallons (387 L) containing 1,000 mg Pennchlor 64 chlortetracycline HCI per gallon


        Each teaspoon of Pennchlor 64 powder contains 500 mg of chlortetracycline HCI


Net Contents:  25.6 oz (725.7 g)


ANADA 200-295  APPROVED BY FDA

RESTRICTED DRUG (CA): USE ONLY AS DIRECTED.

NOT FOR HUMAN USE

STORE AT CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE 15 degrees to 30 degrees C (59 degrees to 86 degrees F)













Pennchlor 64 
chlortetrcycline hydrochloride  powder










Product Information
Product TypeOTC ANIMAL DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)48164-0026
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride (Chlortetracycline )Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride141 g  in 1 kg





Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
No Inactive Ingredients Found


















Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains      










Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
148164-0026-6141 kg In 1 PACKETNone










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANADAANADA20029504/27/2001


Labeler - PennField Oil Company (035138569)
Revised: 05/2010PennField Oil Company



Tuesday, September 20, 2016

penicillin Oral, Injection, Intravenous, Intramuscular



Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.


  • Amoxil

  • Bactocill

  • Bicillin L-A

  • Cloxapen

  • Crysticillin

  • Dynapen

  • Geocillin

  • Nafcil

  • Pfizerpen

  • Pipracil

  • Principen

  • Staphcillin

  • Ticar

  • Veetids

In Canada


  • Amoxil Pediatric

  • Ampicillin Sodium

  • Apo-Amoxi

  • Apo-Amoxi Sugar-Free

  • Apo-Cloxi

  • Apo-Pen-Vk

  • Gen-Amoxicillin

  • Med Amoxicillin

  • Nadopen V 200

  • Nadopen V 400

  • Novamoxin

Available Dosage Forms:


  • Powder for Suspension

  • Tablet

  • Tablet, Chewable

  • Tablet for Suspension

  • Tablet, Extended Release

  • Capsule

  • Powder for Solution

  • Suspension

  • Solution

  • Syrup

Uses For penicillin


Penicillins are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth.


There are several different kinds of penicillins. Each is used to treat different kinds of infections. One kind of penicillin usually may not be used in place of another. In addition, penicillins are used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. They are sometimes given with other antibacterial medicines (antibiotics). Some of the penicillins may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. However, none of the penicillins will work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.


Penicillins are available only with your doctor's prescription.


Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, penicillins are used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:


  • Chlamydia infections in pregnant women—Amoxicillin and ampicillin

  • Gas gangrene—Penicillin G

  • Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis or peptic ulcer disease—Amoxicillin

  • Leptospirosis—Ampicillin and penicillin G

  • Lyme disease—Amoxicillin and penicillin V

  • Typhoid fever—Amoxicillin and ampicillin

Before Using penicillin


Allergies


Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to medicines in this group or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.


Pediatric


Many penicillins have been used in children and, in effective doses, are not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than they do in adults.


Some strengths of the chewable tablets of amoxicillin contain aspartame, which is changed by the body to phenylalanine, a substance that is harmful to patients with phenylketonuria.


Geriatric


Penicillins have been used in the elderly and have not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than they do in younger adults.


Pregnancy


Penicillins have not been studied in pregnant women. However, penicillins have been widely used in pregnant women and have not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies.


Breast Feeding


Penicillins pass into the breast milk. Even though only small amounts may pass into breast milk, allergic reactions, diarrhea, fungus infections, and skin rash may occur in nursing babies.


Interactions with Medicines


Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking any of these medicines, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.


Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.


  • Cyclosporine

  • Methotrexate

  • Vecuronium

  • Venlafaxine

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol


Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.


Other Medical Problems


The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of medicines in this class. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:


  • Allergy, general (such as asthma, eczema, hay fever, hives), history of—Patients with a history of general allergies may be more likely to have a severe reaction to penicillins

  • Bleeding problems, history of—Patients with a history of bleeding problems may be more likely to have bleeding when receiving carbenicillin, piperacillin, or ticarcillin

  • Congestive heart failure (CHF) or

  • High blood pressure—Large doses of carbenicillin or ticarcillin may make these conditions worse, because these medicines contain a large amount of salt

  • Cystic fibrosis—Patients with cystic fibrosis may have an increased chance of fever and skin rash when receiving piperacillin

  • Kidney disease—Patients with kidney disease may have an increased chance of side effects

  • Mononucleosis (”mono”)—Patients with mononucleosis may have an increased chance of skin rash when receiving ampicillin, bacampicillin, or pivampicillin

  • Phenylketonuria—Some strengths of the amoxicillin chewable tablets contain aspartame, which is changed by the body to phenylalanine, a substance that is harmful to patients with phenylketonuria.

  • Stomach or intestinal disease, history of (especially colitis, including colitis caused by antibiotics)—Patients with a history of stomach or intestinal disease may be more likely to develop colitis while taking penicillins

Proper Use of penicillin


Penicillins (except bacampicillin tablets, amoxicillin, penicillin V, pivampicillin, and pivmecillinam) are best taken with a full glass (8 ounces) of water on an empty stomach (either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals) unless otherwise directed by your doctor.


For patients taking amoxicillin, penicillin V, pivampicillin, and pivmecillinam:


  • Amoxicillin, penicillin V, pivampicillin, and pivmecillinam may be taken on a full or empty stomach.

  • The liquid form of amoxicillin may also be taken by itself or mixed with formulas, milk, fruit juice, water, ginger ale, or other cold drinks. If mixed with other liquids, take immediately after mixing. Be sure to drink all the liquid to get the full dose of medicine.

For patients taking bacampicillin:


  • The liquid form of penicillin is best taken with a full glass (8 ounces) of water on an empty stomach (either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals) unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

  • The tablet form of penicillin may be taken on a full or empty stomach.

For patients taking penicillin G by mouth:


  • Do not drink acidic fruit juices (for example, orange or grapefruit juice) or other acidic beverages within 1 hour of taking penicillin G since this may keep the medicine from working properly.

For patients taking the oral liquid form of penicillins:


  • penicillin is to be taken by mouth even if it comes in a dropper bottle. If penicillin does not come in a dropper bottle, use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

  • Do not use after the expiration date on the label. The medicine may not work properly after that date. If you have any questions about this, check with your pharmacist.

For patients taking the chewable tablet form of amoxicillin:


  • Tablets should be chewed or crushed before they are swallowed.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep taking penicillin for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you have a ”strep” infection, you should keep taking penicillin for at least 10 days. This is especially important in ”strep” infections. Serious heart problems could develop later if your infection is not cleared up completely. Also, if you stop taking penicillin too soon, your symptoms may return.


penicillin works best when there is a constant amount in the blood or urine. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Also, it is best to take the doses at evenly spaced times, day and night . For example, if you are to take four doses a day, the doses should be spaced about 6 hours apart. If this interferes with your sleep or other daily activities, or if you need help in planning the best times to take your medicine, check with your health care professional.


Make certain your health care professional knows if you are on a low-sodium (low-salt) diet. Some of these medicines contain enough sodium to cause problems in some people.


Dosing


The dose medicines in this class will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.


The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.


The number of tablets or teaspoonfuls of suspension that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking a penicillin.


  • For amoxicillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For oral dosage forms (capsules, oral suspension, tablets, and chewable tablets):
        • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing more than 40 kilograms (kg) (88 pounds)—250 to 500 milligrams (mg) every eight hours or 500 to 875 mg every twelve hours, depending on the type and severity of the infection.

        • Neonates and infants up to 3 months of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 15 mg per kg (6.8 mg per pound) of body weight or less every twelve hours.

        • Infants 3 months of age and older and children weighing up to 40 kg (88 lbs.)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 6.7 to 13.3 mg per kg (3 to 6 mg per pound) of body weight every eight hours or 12.5 to 22.5 mg per kg (5.7 to 10.2 mg per pound) of body weight every twelve hours.
          • For duodenal ulcers (associated with Helicobacter pylori bacterial infection):
            • For oral dosage forms (capsules, oral suspension, tablets, and chewable tablets):
              • Adults: 1000 mg twice a day every twelve hours for fourteen days, along with the two other medicines, clarithromycin and lansoprazole, as directed by your doctor.

              • Teenagers and children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
                • For dual medicine therapy—
                  • Adults: 1000 mg three times a day every eight hours for fourteen days, along with the other medicine, lansoprazole, as directed by your doctor.

                  • Teenagers and children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.









  • For ampicillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For oral dosage forms (capsules and oral suspension):
        • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing more than 20 kilograms (kg) (44 pounds)—250 to 500 milligrams (mg) every six hours.

        • Infants and children weighing up to 20 kg (44 pounds)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 12.5 to 25 mg per kg (5.7 to 11.4 mg per pound) of body weight every six hours; or 16.7 to 33.3 mg per kg (7.6 to 15 mg per pound) of body weight every eight hours.
          • For injection dosage form:
            • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing more than 20 kg (44 pounds)—250 to 500 mg, injected into a vein or muscle every three to six hours.

            • Infants and children weighing up to 20 kg (44 pounds)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 12.5 mg per kg (5.7 mg per pound) of body weight, injected into a vein or muscle every six hours.






  • For bacampicillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For oral dosage forms (oral suspension and tablets):
        • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing more than 25 kilograms (kg) (55 pounds)—400 to 800 milligrams (mg) every twelve hours.

        • Children weighing up to 25 kg (55 pounds)—Bacampicillin tablets are not recommended for use in children weighing up to 25 kg (55 pounds). The dose of the oral suspension is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 12.5 to 25 mg per kg (5.7 to 11.4 mg per pound) of body weight every twelve hours.




  • For carbenicillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For oral dosage form (tablets):
        • Adults and teenagers—500 milligrams (mg) to 1 gram every six hours.

        • Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
          • For injection dosage form:
            • Adults and teenagers—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 50 to 83.3 mg per kilogram (kg) (22.8 to 37.9 mg per pound) of body weight, injected into a vein or muscle every four hours.

            • Older infants and children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 16.7 to 75 mg per kg (7.6 to 34 mg per pound) of body weight, injected into a vein or muscle every four to six hours.






  • For cloxacillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For oral dosage form (capsules and oral solution):
        • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing more than 20 kilograms (kg) (44 pounds)—250 to 500 milligrams (mg) every six hours.

        • Infants and children weighing up to 20 kg (44 pounds)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 6.25 to 12.5 mg per kg (2.8 to 5.7 mg per pound) of body weight every six hours.
          • For injection dosage form:
            • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing more than 20 kg—250 to 500 mg, injected into a vein every six hours.

            • Infants and children weighing up to 20 kg (44 pounds)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 6.25 to 12.5 mg per kg (2.8 to 5.7 mg per pound) of body weight, injected into a vein every six hours.






  • For dicloxacillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For oral dosage form (capsules and oral suspension):
        • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing more than 40 kilograms (kg) (88 pounds)—125 to 250 milligrams (mg) every six hours.

        • Infants and children weighing up to 40 kg (88 pounds)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 3.1 to 6.2 mg per kg (1.4 to 2.8 mg per pound) of body weight every six hours.




  • For flucloxacillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For oral dosage form (capsules and oral suspension):
        • Adults, teenagers, and children more than 12 years of age and weighing more than 40 kilograms (kg) (88 pounds)—250 to 500 milligrams (mg) every six hours.

        • Children less than 12 years of age and weighing up to 40 kg (88 pounds)—125 to 250 mg every six hours; or 6.25 to 12.5 mg per kg (2.8 to 5.7 mg per pound) of body weight every six hours.

        • Infants up to 6 months of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 6.25 mg per kg (2.8 mg per pound) of body weight every six hours.




  • For methicillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For injection dosage form:
        • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing more than 40 kilograms (kg) (88 pounds)—1 gram injected into a muscle every four to six hours; or 1 gram injected into a vein every six hours.

        • Children weighing up to 40 kg (88 pounds)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 25 milligrams (mg) per kg (11.4 mg per pound) of body weight, injected into a vein or muscle every six hours.




  • For mezlocillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For injection dosage form:
        • Adults and teenagers—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 33.3 to 87.5 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) (15.1 to 39.8 mg per pound) of body weight, injected into a vein or muscle every four to six hours; or 3 to 4 grams every four to six hours.

        • Infants over 1 month of age and children up to 12 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 50 mg per kg (22.7 mg per pound) of body weight, injected into a vein or muscle every four hours.




  • For nafcillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For oral dosage form (capsules and tablets):
        • Adults and teenagers—250 milligrams (mg) to 1 gram every four to six hours.

        • Older infants and children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 6.25 to 12.5 mg per kilogram (kg) (2.8 to 5.7 mg per pound) of body weight every six hours.

        • Newborns—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 10 mg per kg (4.5 mg per pound) of body weight every six to eight hours.
          • For injection dosage form:
            • Adults and teenagers—500 mg to 2 grams injected into a vein or muscle every four to six hours.

            • Infants and children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 10 to 25 mg per kg (4.5 to 11.4 mg per pound) of body weight, injected into a muscle every twelve hours; or 10 to 40 mg per kg (4.5 to 18.2 mg per pound) of body weight, injected into a vein every four to eight hours.






  • For oxacillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For oral dosage form (capsules and oral solution):
        • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing more than 40 kilograms (kg) (88 pounds)—500 milligrams (mg) to 1 gram every four to six hours.

        • Children weighing up to 40 kg (88 pounds)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 12.5 to 25 mg per kg (5.7 to 11.4 mg per pound) of body weight every six hours.
          • For injection dosage form:
            • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing more than 40 kg (88 pounds)—250 mg to 1 gram injected into a vein or muscle every four to six hours.

            • Children weighing up to 40 kg (88 pounds)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 12.5 to 25 mg per kg (5.7 to 11.4 mg per pound) of body weight, injected into a vein or muscle every four to six hours.

            • Premature infants and newborns—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 6.25 mg per kg (2.8 mg per pound) of body weight, injected into a vein or muscle every six hours.






  • For penicillin G:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For oral dosage form (oral solution, oral suspension, and tablets):
        • Adults and teenagers—200,000 to 500,000 Units (125 to 312 milligrams [mg]) every four to six hours.

        • Infants and children less than 12 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 4167 to 30,000 Units per kilogram (kg) (189 to 13,636 Units per pound) of body weight every four to eight hours.
          • For benzathine injection dosage form:
            • Adults and teenagers—1,200,000 to 2,400,000 Units injected into a muscle as a single dose.

            • Infants and children—300,000 to 1,200,000 Units injected into a muscle as a single dose; or 50,000 Units per kg (22,727 Units per pound) of body weight injected into a muscle as a single dose.
              • For injection dosage forms (potassium and sodium salts):
                • Adults and teenagers—1,000,000 to 5,000,000 Units, injected into a vein or muscle every four to six hours.

                • Older infants and children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 8333 to 25,000 Units per kg (3788 to 11,363 Units per pound) of body weight, injected into a vein or muscle every four to six hours.

                • Premature infants and newborns—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 30,000 Units per kg (13,636 Units per pound) of body weight, injected into a vein or muscle every twelve hours.
                  • For procaine injection dosage form:
                    • Adults and teenagers—600,000 to 1,200,000 Units injected into a muscle once a day.

                    • Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 50,000 Units per kg (22,727 Units per pound) of body weight, injected into a muscle once a day.










  • For penicillin V:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For the benzathine salt oral dosage form (oral solution):
        • Adults and teenagers—200,000 to 500,000 Units every six to eight hours.

        • Children—100,000 to 250,000 Units every six to eight hours.
          • For the potassium salt oral dosage forms (oral solution, oral suspension, and tablets):
            • Adults and teenagers—125 to 500 milligrams (mg) every six to eight hours.

            • Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 2.5 to 16.7 mg per kilogram (kg) (1.1 to 7.6 mg per pound) of body weight every four to eight hours.






  • For piperacillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For injection dosage form:
        • Adults and teenagers—3 to 4 grams, injected into a vein or muscle every four to six hours.

        • Infants and children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.




  • For pivampicillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For oral dosage form (oral suspension):
        • Adults, teenagers, and children 10 years of age and older—525 to 1050 milligrams (mg) two times a day.

        • Children 7 to 10 years of age—350 mg two times a day.

        • Children 4 to 6 years of age—262.5 mg two times a day.

        • Children 1 to 3 years of age—175 mg two times a day.

        • Infants 3 to 12 months of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 20 to 30 mg per kilogram (kg) (9.1 to 13.6 mg per pound) of body weight two times a day.
          • For oral dosage form (tablets):
            • Adults, teenagers, and children 10 years of age and older—500 mg to 1 gram two times a day.

            • Children up to 10 years of age—Dose must be determined by your doctor.






  • For pivmecillinam:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For oral dosage form (tablets):
        • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing more than 40 kilograms (kg) (88 pounds)—200 milligrams (mg) two to four times a day for three days.

        • Children up to 40 kg (88 pounds)—Dose must be determined by your doctor.




  • For ticarcillin:
    • For bacterial infections:
      • For injection dosage form:
        • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing more than 40 kilograms (kg) (88 pounds)—3 grams injected into a vein every four hours; or 4 grams injected into a vein every six hours.

        • Children up to 40 kg (88 pounds)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 33.3 to 75 milligrams (mg) per kg (15 to 34 mg per pound) of body weight, injected into a vein every four to six hours.




Missed Dose


If you miss a dose of penicillin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.


Storage


Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.


Keep out of the reach of children.


Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.


Precautions While Using penicillin


If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


Penicillins may cause diarrhea in some patients.


  • Check with your doctor if severe diarrhea occurs. Severe diarrhea may be a sign of a serious side effect. Do not take any diarrhea medicine without first checking with your doctor. Diarrhea medicines may make your diarrhea worse or make it last longer.

  • For mild diarrhea, diarrhea medicine containing kaolin or attapulgite (e.g., Kaopectate tablets, Diasorb) may be taken. However, other kinds of diarrhea medicine should not be taken. They may make your diarrhea worse or make it last longer.

  • If you have any questions about this or if mild diarrhea continues or gets worse, check with your health care professional.

Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) containing estrogen may not work properly if you take them while you are taking ampicillin, amoxicillin, or penicillin V. Unplanned pregnancies may occur. You should use a different or additional means of birth control while you are taking any of these penicillins. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.


For diabetic patients:


  • Penicillins may cause false test results with some urine sugar tests. Check with your doctor before changing your diet or the dosage of your diabetes medicine.

Before you have any medical tests, tell the doctor in charge that you are taking penicillin. The results of some tests may be affected by penicillin.


penicillin Side Effects


Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.


Stop taking penicillin and get emergency help immediately if any of the following effects occur:


Less common
  • Fast or irregular breathing

  • fever

  • joint pain

  • lightheadedness or fainting (sudden)

  • puffiness or swelling around the face

  • red, scaly skin

  • shortness of breath

  • skin rash, hives, itching

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:


Rare
  • Abdominal or stomach cramps and pain (severe)

  • abdominal tenderness

  • convulsions (seizures)

  • decreased amount of urine

  • diarrhea (watery and severe), which may also be bloody

  • mental depression

  • nausea and vomiting

  • pain at place of injection

  • sore throat and fever

  • unusual bleeding or bruising

  • yellow eyes or skin

Rare - For penicillin G procaine only
  • Agitation or combativeness

  • anxiety

  • confusion

  • fear of impending death

  • feeling, hearing, or seeing things that are not real

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:


More common
  • Diarrhea (mild)

  • headache

  • sore mouth or tongue

  • vaginal itching and discharge

  • white patches in the mouth and/or on the tongue

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.


Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: penicillin Oral, Injection, Intravenous, Intramuscular side effects (in more detail)



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