penicillin V potassium
tablets and oral solution
Beepen-VK (penicillin V potassium) is the potassium salt of penicillin V.
Beepen-VK is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the conditions listed below:
Streptococcal infections—mild to moderately severe—of the upper respiratory tract and including scarlet fever and erysipelas.
Pneumococcal infections—mild to moderately severe—of the respiratory tract, including otitis media.
Staphylococcal infections—mild infections of skin and soft tissue (culture and sensitivity tests should be performed).
Fusospirochetosis (Vincent’s infection) of the oropharynx—mild to moderately severe infections.
For prevention of recurrence following rheumatic fever and/or chorea.
Note: Severe pneumonia, empyema, bacteremia, pericarditis, meningitis and arthritis should not be treated with oral penicillins during the acute stage.
Indicated surgical procedures should be performed.
The following infections will usually respond to adequate doses of penicillin V: Streptococcal infections (without bacteremia)—Mild to moderate infections of the upper respiratory tract, scarlet fever and mild erysipelas.
Note: Streptococci in Groups A, C, G, H, L and M are very sensitive to penicillin. Other groups, including group D (enterococcus), are resistant. Pneumococcal infections—Mild to moderately severe infections of the respiratory tract.
Staphylococcal infections (penicillin G-sensitive)—Mild infections of the skin and soft tissue.
Note: Reports indicate an increasing number of strains of staphylococci resistant to penicillin G, emphasizing the need for culture and sensitivity studies in treating suspected staphylococcal infections.
Fusospirochetosis (Vincent’s gingivitis and pharyngitis)—Mild to moderately severe infections of the oropharynx usually respond to therapy with oral penicillin.
Note: Necessary dental care should be accomplished in infections involving the gum tissue.
Medical conditions in which oral penicillin therapy is indicated as prophylaxis: For the prevention of recurrence following rheumatic fever and/or chorea. Prophylaxis with oral penicillin on a continuing basis has proven effective in preventing recurrence of these conditions.