| Generic Name | Penicillin V (250mg) |
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd |
| Packaging | strip of 10 tablets |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cell wall active agent - Narrow spectrum Penicillin |
| Habit Forming | ✓ No |
| Prescription Required | ✓ Yes (Schedule H Drug) |
Kaypen 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, like, infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin and soft tissues. It is also used in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis.Kaypen 250mg Tablet is also used to prevent some infections such as rheumatic fever. It is a penicillin-type of antibiotic, which mainly fights and stops the growth of the gram-positive type of bacteria. This tablet should be swallowed empty stomach with a glass of water. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor.Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, and diarrhea may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision. However, it is not recommended for infection of the heart valves (bacterial endocarditis) in people with preexisting heart disease
Take with or without food as directed. Swallow whole, do not crush.
Common and serious side effects may include:
Note: This is not a complete list. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Other medicines in the same therapeutic category: