{"id":21210,"date":"2022-05-17T09:53:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T09:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=21210"},"modified":"2022-05-17T15:42:27","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T15:42:27","slug":"primve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/primve\/","title":{"rendered":"Primve &#8211; Phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>50 mg\/ml\u00a0powder for\u00a0oral\u00a0suspension<br><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/ticacillin\/\">phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Primve 50 mg \/ ml oral suspension powder is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Primve contains the active substance&nbsp;phenoxymethylpenicillin&nbsp;(which belongs to the antibiotic group&nbsp;penicillins&nbsp;).&nbsp;This type of drug prevents the bacterium from building a normal cell wall.&nbsp;Without a functioning cell wall, the bacterium dies quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primve is used to treat sore throat, sinusitis, ear infections,\u00a0pneumonia, bacterial\u00a0infections\u00a0of the skin and soft tissues,\u00a0Lyme disease,\u00a0and dental infection in adults and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium contained in Primve may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Primve 50 mg\/ml powder for oral suspension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Primve 50 mg\/ml powder for oral suspension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you (or your child) are allergic (hypersensitive) to\u00a0phenoxymethylpenicillin, other\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 you (or your child) take Primve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are hypersensitive to&nbsp;cephalosporins&nbsp;(another group of&nbsp;antibacterial&nbsp;drugs)<\/li><li>if you have or have had allergic diseases or bronchial&nbsp;asthma<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get a rash, fever, and\/or facial swelling, stop treatment and consult a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Primve 50 mg\/ml powder for oral suspension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you (or your child) are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primve may affect or be affected by other medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>certain medicines for&nbsp;tumors&nbsp;and disorders of the immune system (methotrexate)<\/li><li>medicines for&nbsp;gout&nbsp;(probenecid).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primve 50 mg\/ml powder for oral suspension with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Primve has the best effect if taken on an empty stomach, ie.&nbsp;at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is easier to get children to take Primve with a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/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><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primve can be used during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primve passes into breast milk, but you can use Primve even if you are breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fertility<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no known risks associated with the use of the drug in terms of\u00a0fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primve contains aspartame, fructose, and potassium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aspartame: Contains a source of phenylalanine.\u00a0May be harmful to people with phenylketonuria.<\/li><li>Fructose: If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.\u00a0May be harmful to teeth when taken for a long time.\u00a0Careful dental hygiene is important during treatment.<\/li><li>Potassium: This medicine contains 128.7 mmol (or 5.0 mg \/ ml).\u00a0This should be considered by patients with\u00a0impaired\u00a0renal function or patients on a low-potassium diet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Primve 50 mg\/ml powder for oral suspension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The daily\u00a0dose\u00a0depends on your age, weight,\u00a0infection,\u00a0and severity.\u00a0You should follow your doctor&#8217;s instructions on\u00a0the dosage\u00a0and duration of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before Primve is prepared at the pharmacy, it is a powder.&nbsp;You should shake the bottle well before use to make sure that the&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;is well mixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Primve than you should 50 mg\/ml powder for oral suspension\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have taken too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0a child ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, altered level of consciousness, salt balance disorders, muscle twitching, seizures, unconsciousness (\u00a0coma\u00a0), severe\u00a0anemia\u00a0and jaundice, and\u00a0renal failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Primve 50 mg\/ml powder for oral suspension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a\u00a0dose, take it as soon as you remember.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Primve 50 mg\/ml powder for oral suspension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you feel better after a few days, it is important to take the entire treatment regimen with Primve according to\u00a0prescription\u00a0one.\u00a0Otherwise, some bacteria may survive, start growing and cause a new\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 side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Primve and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms of life-threatening\u00a0side effects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>shortness of breath, rash or\u00a0itching, swelling of the skin especially on the lips, face, or tongue (within minutes to hours) due to hypersensitivity (anaphylactic reaction\/shock).\u00a0(Rare\u00a0side effects\u00a0may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people.)<\/li><li>Severe rash with flaking and blistering (erythema multiforme).\u00a0(Uncommon\u00a0side effects\u00a0may affect up to 1 in 100 people.)<\/li><li>Decreased number of\u00a0white blood cells, which causes fever and severe deterioration of the general condition or fever with symptoms of local\u00a0infection\u00a0such as sore throat or mouth or urinary problems (\u00a0agranulocytosis\u00a0).\u00a0(Very rare\u00a0side effects\u00a0may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea, diarrhea.<\/li><li>Rash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High levels of\u00a0eosinophil\u00a0are in the blood (a type of\u00a0blood cell\u00a0).<\/li><li>Vomiting,\u00a0stomatitis\u00a0(\u00a0infection\u00a0of the mouth),\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the tongue, indigestion.<\/li><li>Urticaria,\u00a0skin\u00a0rash with scaling, swelling of the skin or\u00a0mucous\u00a0membranes.<\/li><li>Joint pain.<\/li><li>Fever.<\/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>Symptoms of\u00a0anemia\u00a0such as pale skin, fatigue, fever (hemolytic anemia\u00a0), tendency to get\u00a0an infection\u00a0(\u00a0leukopenia\u00a0), tendency to get bruises, small round spots on the skin due to bleeding (\u00a0petechiae\u00a0), and bleeding in mucous membranes (\u00a0thrombocytopenia\u00a0).<\/li><li>Itching.<\/li><li>A positive result on the Coombs test (test for\u00a0hemolytic anemia\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No known frequency (can not be calculated from the available data)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Intestinal infections (pseudomembranous&nbsp;colitis&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get\u00a0any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0This also applies to any\u00a0side effects\u00a0not mentioned in this information.\u00a0You can also report\u00a0side effects\u00a0directly (see details below).\u00a0By reporting\u00a0side effects, you can help increase the safety of your medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakemedelsverket.se\/sv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.lakemedelsverket.se<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Primve 50 mg\/ml powder for oral suspension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powder for&nbsp;oral&nbsp;suspension: Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suspension\u00a0should be stored in a refrigerator (2 \u00b0 C \u2011 8 \u00b0 C).\u00a0It should be used within 14 days after\u00a0preparation\u00a0at the pharmacy\/hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton or bottle after \u201cEXP\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\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>The active substance is phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium.\u00a0After\u00a0reconstitution\u00a0at the pharmacy, 1 ml contains 50 mg of phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are Aspartame (E951), fructose, povidone (E1201), anhydrous\u00a0colloidal\u00a0silica, titanium dioxide (E171), sodium citrate (E331), citric acid (E330), orange flavor (maize maltodextrin, flavoring agent, alpha-Tocopherol, caramel flavor (corn maltodextrin, flavoring, propylene glycol (E1520)).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Powder for&nbsp;oral&nbsp;suspension: White to almost white powder, fruit flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepared suspension:&nbsp;Homogeneous&nbsp;white or off-white&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;with fruit flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amber glass bottle with screw cap made of HDPE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pack sizes:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>125 ml and 200 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2care4 Generics ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stenhuggervej 12-14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6710 Esbjerg 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