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Beepen-VK (Penicillin V Potassium) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Beepen-VK is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the conditions listed below:

Streptococcal infections—mild to moderately severe—of the upper respiratory tract and including scarlet fever and erysipelas.

Pneumococcal infections—mild to moderately severe—of the respiratory tract, including otitis media.

Staphylococcal infections—mild infections of skin and soft tissue (culture and sensitivity tests should be performed).

Fusospirochetosis (Vincent’s infection) of the oropharynx—mild to moderately severe infections.

For prevention of recurrence following rheumatic fever and/or chorea.

Note: Severe pneumonia, empyema, bacteremia, pericarditis, meningitis and arthritis should not be treated with oral penicillins during the acute stage.

Indicated surgical procedures should be performed.

The following infections will usually respond to adequate doses of penicillin V: Streptococcal infections (without bacteremia)—Mild to moderate infections of the upper respiratory tract, scarlet fever and mild erysipelas.

Note: Streptococci in Groups A, C, G, H, L and M are very sensitive to penicillin. Other groups, including group D (enterococcus), are resistant. Pneumococcal infections—Mild to moderately severe infections of the respiratory tract.

Staphylococcal infections (penicillin G-sensitive)—Mild infections of the skin and soft tissue.

Note: Reports indicate an increasing number of strains of staphylococci resistant to penicillin G, emphasizing the need for culture and sensitivity studies in treating suspected staphylococcal infections.

Fusospirochetosis (Vincent’s gingivitis and pharyngitis)—Mild to moderately severe infections of the oropharynx usually respond to therapy with oral penicillin.

Note: Necessary dental care should be accomplished in infections involving the gum tissue.

Medical conditions in which oral penicillin therapy is indicated as prophylaxis: For the prevention of recurrence following rheumatic fever and/or chorea. Prophylaxis with oral penicillin on a continuing basis has proven effective in preventing recurrence of these conditions.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The dosage of Beepen-VK (penicillin V potassium) should be determined according to the susceptibility of the causative organism and the severity of infection, and adjusted to the clinical response of the patient.

The usual dosage recommendations for adults and children 12 years and over are as follows:

Streptococcal Infections—mild to moderately severe—of the upper respiratory tract and including scarlet fever and erysipelas: 125 to 250 mg (200,000 to 400,000 units) every 6 to 8 hours for 10 days.

Pneumococcal Infections—mild to moderately severe—of the respiratory tract, including otitis media: 250 mg (400,000 units) every 6 hours until the patient has been afebrile for at least 2 days.

Staphylococcal Infections—mild infections of skin and soft tissue (culture and sensitivity tests should be performed): 250 mg (400,000 units) every 6 to 8 hours.

Fusospirochetosis (Vincent’s infection) of the oropharynx—mild to moderately severe infections: 250 mg (400,000 units) every 6 to 8 hours.

For prevention of recurrence following rheumatic fever and/or chorea: 125 mg (200,000 units) twice daily on a continuing basis.

DIRECTIONS FOR MIXING ORAL SOLUTIONS

Prepare solution at time of dispensing as follows: Tap bottle until all powder flows freely. Add approximately ½ of the total amount of water for reconstitution (as directed on the labeling of the package being dispensed) and shake well to wet powder. Add the remainder of the water and again shake well. Each 5 mL of solution will then contain penicillin V potassium equivalent to 125 mg (200,000 units) or 250 mg (400,000 units) penicillin V, respectively.

The reconstituted solutions are stable for 14 days under refrigeration.

HOW SUPPLIED

Beepen-VK for Oral Solution

Each 5 mL (teaspoonful) of reconstituted raspberry-berry-cream-flavored solution contains penicillin V potassium equivalent to 125 mg penicillin V. Each 5 mL (teaspoonful) of reconstituted grape-flavored solution containspenicillin V potassium equivalent to 250 mg penicillin V.

125 mg/5 mL

NDC 0029-6165-23 100 mL bottles

NDC 0029-6165-24 200 mL bottles

250 mg/5 mL

NDC 0029-6170-23 100 mL bottles

NDC 0029-6170-24 200 mL bottles

Beepen-VK Tablets

Each tablet contains penicillin V potassium equivalent to 250 or 500 mg penicillin V.

250 mg

NDC 0029-6150-33 bottles of 1000

500 mg

NDC 0029-6160-32 bottles of 500

STORE AT CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE (15° to 30°C; 59° to 86°F).

DATE OF ISSUANCE MAY 1994

©SmithKline Beecham, 1994

SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals

Philadelphia, PA 19101

BE:L2 Printed in U.S.A.

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