{"id":15917,"date":"2021-11-24T07:13:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T07:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=15917"},"modified":"2022-11-21T18:11:37","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T18:11:37","slug":"kavepenin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/kavepenin\/","title":{"rendered":"Kavepenin &#8211; Phenoxymethylpenicillin Potassium Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Kavepenin 250 mg, 500 mg, 800 mg, 1 g&nbsp;phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium film-coated tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Kavepenin Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in Kavepenin,\u00a0phenoxymethylpenicillin, is penicillin\u00a0(an antibacterial drug) that prevents the bacterium from building a normal cell wall.\u00a0Without a functioning cell wall, the bacterium dies quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>kavepenin uses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/sore-throat\/\">Sore throat<\/a><\/li><li>Tooth infection<\/li><li>Pneumonia<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/sinusitis\/\">Sinusitis<\/a><\/li><li>Ear infections<\/li><li>Bacterial\u00a0infections\u00a0of the skin<\/li><li>Subcutaneous tissue such as\u00a0<ul><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the connective tissue<\/li><li>Borrelia infection<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Taking Kavepenin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Kavepenin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to\u00a0penicillins\u00a0or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Kavepenin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/peanut-allergy-and-nut-allergy\/\">hypersensitive<\/a> to\u00a0cephalosporins\u00a0(another group of\u00a0antibacterial\u00a0drugs), consult your doctor before using Kavepenin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of sudden <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rash<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">Fever<\/a><\/li><li>Swelling of the face<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>treatment should be stopped and a doctor consulted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Kavepenin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can affect or be affected by other drugs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Certain medicines for\u00a0tumors\u00a0and disorders of the immune system (methotrexate)<\/li><li>Medicines for\u00a0gout\u00a0(probenecid).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kavepenin With Food And Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine has the best effect if taken on an empty stomach, or at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no known risks when using it during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phenoxymethylpenicillin&nbsp;passes into breast milk but is unlikely to affect breastfed infants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No known effect on the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take Kavepenin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>Dose\u00a0one is determined by the doctor who adapts it individually for you.\u00a0The size of the dose depends on the type of infection and body weight.<\/li><li>The breaking groove on the tablets is not to divide the tablet into equal\u00a0doses, but only to facilitate swallowing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Take More Kavepenin Than You Should:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center (tel. 112) for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Kavepenin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Taking Kavepenin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Even if you feel better already after a few days, the entire Kavepenin regimen must be<\/em> completed according to\u00a0the prescription.\u00a0Otherwise, some bacteria may survive for a while, grow and cause\u00a0a recurrence of\u00a0infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Kavepenin Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10<\/em>\u00a0people\u00a0<em>):<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stomach upset<\/li><li>Mainly nausea<\/li><li>Loose stools<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity reaction\u00a0with fever<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/joint-pain\/\">Joint pain<\/a><\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Alopecia (eosinophilia\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0(anaphylactic reaction)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Itching<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of prolonged or severe diarrhea, you should consult a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Itching&nbsp;in the abdomen can be caused by fungal overgrowth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Kavepenin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.\u00a0dat or EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Pack And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>1 tablet contains:<\/em><ul><li><em>The active substance is<\/em>\u00a0phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium 250 mg, 500 mg, 800 mg, and 1 gram respectively.<\/li><li><em>The other ingredients are<\/em>\u00a0magnesium stearate, povidone, hypromellose, paraffin, macrogol, dye (titanium dioxide E 171).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>250 mg:<ul><li>White rod-shaped film-coated tablets, marked with a notch and PCV 250.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>500 mg:<ul><li>White rod-shaped film-coated tablets, marked with the notch and PCV 500.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>800 mg: <ul><li>White rod-shaped film-coated tablets, marked with the notch and PCV 0.8.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em><strong>Kavepenin 1g<\/strong><\/em>: <ul><li>White elliptical film-coated tablets, marked with the notch and PCV 1.0.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Pack size:<\/em><ul><li>Tablets 250 mg: 20 and 40 pcs<\/li><li>500 mg tablets: 20, 30, 40, 100 and 98 x 1 (single dose)<\/li><li><strong>kavepenin 800 mg:<\/strong> 14, 20, 30, 40, 100 and 98 x 1 (single dose)<\/li><li>1 g tablets: 14, 20, 30, 40, 100 and 98 x 1 (single dose)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>170 09 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone 08-630 19 00<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kavepenin is a fantastic antibiotic for use in ailments induced by Streptococcus 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