Kaypen 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Kaypen 250 MG Description
Kaypen Tablet is an antibiotic medication. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract, soft tissue, skin and scarlet fever. Kaypen Tablet contains penicillin V
as the active substance. It works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Take Kaypen Tablet in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. Always complete the entire course of antibiotics, even if you feel better, to prevent treatment failure. Before starting Kaypen Tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹9.19 |
You Save | ₹1.25 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Penicillin V(250.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Kaypen 250 MG
Contraindications of Kaypen 250 MG
- If you are allergic to penicillin or any other ingredient of Kaypen Tablet.
- If you are allergic to other beta-lactam antibiotics like cephalosporins. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
- If you have a severe acute infection.
Side effects of Kaypen 250 MG
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
Precautions and Warnings of Kaypen 250 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a history of allergies to other medicines like cephalosporins.
- You have asthma or are likely to develop hay fever, rhinitis or asthma.
- You have any illness or stomach/intestinal disorder that causes frequent nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea.
- You have a history of antibiotic-associated inflammation of the colon.
- You are taking potassium-containing medicines or potassium-sparing diuretics.
Mode of Action of Kaypen 250 MG
How Does It Work?
- Kaypen Tablet binds to certain proteins in the bacteria called penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). This prevents the formation of the bacterial cell wall and causes the death of infection-causing bacteria....
Directions for Use of Kaypen 250 MG
- Take Kaypen Tablet as a whole with sufficient water.
- Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
- Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.
Interactions of Kaypen 250 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Kaypen Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Kaypen Tablet should not be used together with antibiotics that only prevent the further growth of bacteria like tetracyclines, erythromycin, chloramphenicol and sulphonamides.
- Medicines used for treating gout (probenecid, sulfinpyrazone) may increase the action of this medicine.
- There may be an increased risk of toxicity when Kaypen Tablet is used with anti-cancer medicine methotrexate.
- Particular care should be taken if you are using other antibiotics (neomycin) and oral anticoagulants (warfarin, coumarin, phenindione).
- Kaypen Tablet inactivates oral typhoid vaccine and should not be used together.
Storage and disposal of Kaypen 250 MG
- Store Kaypen Tablet in a cool and dry place below 25°C.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Kaypen 250 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Kaypen Tablet used for?
Q: When to take Kaypen Tablet?
Q: Can Kaypen Tablet be used in children?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 14 September 2022]
- Penicillin VK Tablets 250 mg - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 14 September 2022]
- PEN-VK Penicillin V Potassium (Potassium Phenoxymethyl Penicillin) [Internet]. aapharma.ca. 2022 [cited 14 September 2022]
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