penicillin v potassium
Penicillin V Potassium is a penicillin-class antibacterial used to treat Actinomycosis, Anthrax, Bacterial Infections, Botulism.
Penicillin-Class Antibacterial · by Ivax Sub Teva Pharms
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Penicillin V Potassium
- Drug class
- Penicillin-Class Antibacterial
- Form
- Powder, Tablet
- Strength
- Penicillin V Potassium EQ 125MG Base · Penicillin V Potassium EQ 250MG Base · Penicillin V Potassium EQ 500MG Base
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- May treat
- actinomycosis, anthrax, bacterial infections
- Manufacturer
- Ivax Sub Teva Pharms
- FDA application
- ANDA060518
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
- actinomycosis
- anthrax
- bacterial infections
- botulism
- diphtheria
- escherichia coli infections
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Dosage forms
Powder and Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Penicillin V Potassium treat?
- Penicillin V Potassium (Penicillin V Potassium) may be used to treat actinomycosis, anthrax, bacterial infections, botulism, diphtheria, escherichia coli infections, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Penicillin V Potassium?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Penicillin V Potassium. To pay less, Penicillin V Potassium is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Penicillin V Potassium?
- Penicillin V Potassium is marketed by Ivax Sub Teva Pharms. You can see Ivax Sub Teva Pharms's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Penicillin V Potassium a brand-name or generic drug?
- Penicillin V Potassium is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Penicillin V Potassium. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Penicillin V Potassium available over the counter?
- No. Penicillin V Potassium is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Penicillin V Potassium come in?
- Penicillin V Potassium is currently marketed as powder and tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Penicillin V Potassium?
- Penicillin V Potassium is classified as penicillin-class antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Penicillin V Potassium FDA-registered?
- Penicillin V Potassium is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA060518. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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