Specification | |
US Brand Name | Penicillin G |
Strength | 200mg |
Generic Name | Generic |
Manufacturer | Nicholas Piramal (India) |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
Pentids
200mg
Pentids is natural
penicillin that is used to treat urinary tract, respiratory tract and other
infections of skin, soft tissues and even sinuses.
How
it works?
This antibiotic slows
down the growth of bacteria and prevents then from reproducing. This is done by
inhibiting the cell wall synthesis by rising out the osmotic pressure. This
medicine works on microbes such as actinomyces, clostridia, bacillus anthracis,
corynebacterium diphtheria and neisseria gonorrhea.
Important
information about Medicine
Penicillin G potassium is
used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections due to its bactericidal
properties.
Dosage
information
The dosage depends on the
severity of infection, age of the patient and patient’s medical history.
Pentids should be taken only when prescribed by the doctor and in the correct
dosage.
Strengths
available
This medicine is
available in the strength of 200 mg & 400 mg.
What
if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, you
can take it as and when you remember, just make sure that the time for next
dosage should be at least 10 to 12 hours.
What
if you overdose?
In case of medicine
overdose, the doctor, local pharmacist or the poison center needs to be
informed without delay.
Things
to be taken care of
This medicine should not
be taken by anyone who is allergic to penicillin or amoxicillin. If pregnant or
breastfeeding, take this medicine only after a doctor prescribes it to you. if
you have asthma, liver or kidney problems or if you are hypersensitive talk to
your doctor in detail before taking this medicine. If taking an oral
contraceptive, then too the doctor needs to be informed as this medicine could
stop the contraceptive from working. This medicine is to be taken by kids above
the age of 16 and that too after consulting the doctor.
Side
Effects
Possible side effects of
the medicine include:
§ Itching
§ Skin rashes
§ Hives
§ Vomiting
§ Stomach upset
§ Vaginal discharge and
severe itching or burning sensation
§ Yellowing of eyes
§ Wheezing
§ Difficulty breathing
None of these symptoms
should be taken lightly and need to be reported to the doctor immediately.
Interaction
with other drugs
There are certain medicines
that might react with Pentids, such as:
§ Tetracycline
§ Minocycline
§ Dexocycline
§ Demeclocycline
§ Probenecid
§ Oxytetracycline
§ Lymecycline
§ BCG Vaccine Live
§ Typhoid Vaccine Live
If you are taking any of
these medicines, inform about this to your doctor. Avoid taking this medicine
after an antacid or a drug that contains aluminum or magnesium. Do not share
this medicine with anyone, even if he or she has same symptoms. Always complete
the course as this will prevent the bacteria from causing an infection once again.
Always take Pentids after consulting your doctor.