Penicillin V (125mg)
Kaypen 125mg 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
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Kaypen
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kaypen 125mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Kaypen 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Related Warnings
Consuming alcohol with Kaypen 125mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Kaypen 125mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Kaypen 125mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Kaypen 125mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kaypen 125mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kaypen 125mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Kaypen 125mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kaypen 125mg Tablet should be used as long as prescribed by your doctor. Kaypen 125mg Tablet is usually considered to be safe when taken in the recommended dose and duration.
Although it is rare but yes, Kaypen 125mg Tablet can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Usually, Kaypen 125mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Kaypen 125mg Tablet.
No, do not stop taking Kaypen 125mg Tablet and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
