Question 1

what is penicillin vk 500 used for?

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Dental Infections: While pen vk is not used very often in medicine anymore, it is used in dentistry all the time because it is one of the most effective antibiotics for dental infections.

Question 2

veetids (penicillin vk) --does anybody know it?

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Veetids (penicillin vk): Veetids (penicillin vk) = generic penicillin.

Question 3

why do i have to take penicillin vk to have a root canal?

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Bacteria: The reason for a root canal procedure is that the root canal is surgery on the inside of a tooth. If a physician operated on your belly you would expect him to put you on antibiotics. The root canal surgery is done to remove a diseased pulp from the tooth, that diseased pulp is usually infected, hence the pen v k which is sensitive to the type of germs in root canal infections.

Question 4

does nexplanon get effected by penicillin vk. if so how is it effected?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: No meaningful interaction exists between these two medications. Birth control should remain effective.

Question 5

can you tell me is it okay to take allergy pills while being on penicillin vk 500 mg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes you could take both without a problem

Question 6

just wanting to make sure its ok to cruch penicillin vk 500mg tablets to help with swallowing?

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Crushing Pen V K: yes. Pen VK can be crushed. This is not a sustained released medication which should not be crushed. Some Pen VK tablets are scored which helps to break them up.  Remember to take your entire prescription as prescribed for the entire course.

Question 7

could penicillin vk get you high?

Accepted Answer

Not that I know: Antibiotics like pencillin generally do not have any effect on cognition.  I am unaware of any psychotropic effects of pen vk.

Question 8

please describe the medication: penicillin vk?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: This is a broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

Question 9

can i eat pizza while taking penicillin vk?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Of course you can. Pen vk is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach so take it 1 hour before or 2 hours after you eat your pizza.

Question 10

currently taking penicillin vk and i'm supposed to go to a pool party in 2 days. can i swim with extra sunscreen or should i not swim at all?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't matter: Taking this med does not require you to alter your plans.It is not affected by sunlight or swimming.Try to enjoy yourself.If the illness you are treating makes you uncomfortable, just participate to your level of comfort.

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