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Beepen-vk

Generic Name:penicillin VK

Other Brand Names: Pen-Vee K, Robicillin VK, V-Cillin K, Veetids, Betapen-VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-V

Revised:4/1/2000

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Side Effects and Interactions

Taking the Medicine

Special Precautions

Taking the Medicine

Penicillin VK resists acid breakdown in the stomach so it may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.

However, for maximum absorption take this antibiotic on an empty stomach. That usually means at least one hour before meals or two hours after eating.

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