Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Apo Pen Vk

What is APO-PEN-VK used for?

APO-PEN-VK is used to treat infections that are caused by certain bacteria.

Antibacterial drugs like APO PEN VK treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections.

How does PEN-VK work?

APO- PEN-VK works to:

Stop growth of bacteria.
Kill the bacteria.
Reduce the infection in your body.

What are the ingredients in APO-PEN-VK?

Medicinal ingredients: Penicillin V Potassium Tablets: D& C Yellow # 10 Aluminum Lake 14-18%, Sunset Yellow Aluminum Lake 40%, Methylcellulose 15 CPS, Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Type LF, Polyethylene Glycol 8000, Titanium Dioxide, Purified Water Oral Suspension

Non-medicinal ingredients: Cherry flavour, FDC Red #40, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate anhydrous, sodium cyclamate and sucrose

APO-PEN-VK comes in the following dosage forms: Tablets, 300 mg Powder for oral suspension, 125 mg/5 mL and 300 mg/5 mL

Do not use APO-PEN-VK if:

You have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillin, other anti-biotics or any ingredients of this medicine.

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take APO-PEN-VK. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:

allergies
asthma
severe illness with symptoms of nausea, vomiting or stomach / gut issues
pregnant, or trying to become pregnant
breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

How to take APO-PEN-VK:

Although you may feel better early in treatment, APO-PEN-VK should be used exactly as directed.
Misuse or overuse of PEN-VK could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by APO-PEN-VK (resistance). This means that APO-PEN-VK may not work for you in the future.
Do not share your medicine.

Usual dose:

The recommended dose of penicillin for adults and children varies according to the infection being treated.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight and other medications. Please follow your doctor’s recommended dose.

Overdose:

If you think you have taken too much APO-PEN-VK, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

Missed Dose:

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

What are possible side effects from using APO-PEN-VK?

These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking APO-PEN-VK. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.

You may experience the following side effects:

Nausea
Vomitting
Upset stomach
Diarrhea
Black hairy tongue
Fever
Chills

Serious side effects and what to do about them

Symptom / effect	Talk to your healthcare professional	Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help
Only if severe	In all cases
Allergic Reaction – shortness of breath, rash, itching, hives, swelling of lips, face or tongue			✓
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) (severe skin reactions that may also affect other organs):			✓

Skin peeling, scaling, or blistering (with or without pus) which may also affect your eyes, mouth, nose or genitals, itching, severe rash, bumps under the skin, skin pain, skin color changes (redness, yellowing, purplish)
Swelling and redness of eyes or face
Flu-like feeling, fever, chills, body aches, swollen glands, cough
Shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.

Reporting Side Effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

Storage:

Tablets: Store at 15^oC to 30^oC.

Powder for suspension: Store at room temperature 15^oC to 30^oC.

Suspension: Store the oral suspension for 14 days under refrigeration.

If you want more information about APO-PEN-VK:

Talk to your healthcare professional
Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php); the manufacturer’s website (http://www.apotex.ca/products), or by calling 1-800-667-4708.

Apo Pen Vk: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage