Veetids
Generic name:penicillin V [ pen-i-SILL-in ]
Brand names: PC Pen VK, Pen-V, Veetids
Drug class:Natural penicillins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 30, 2021.
The Veetids brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Veetids?
Veetids is an antibiotic belonging to the penicillin group of drugs. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing, weakening the wall and killing the bacteria.
Veetids is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as ear infections.
Veetids may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use Veetids if you are allergic to penicillin V or to any other penicillin antibiotic, such as amoxicillin (Amoxil), ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), carbenicillin (Geocillin), dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen), or oxacillin (Bactocill).
Before using Veetids, tell your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins such as Ceclor, Ceftin, Duricef, Keflex, and others, or if you have asthma, kidney disease, or a history of any type of allergy.
Veetids can make birth control pills less effective, which may result in pregnancy. Before taking Veetids, tell your doctor if you use birth control pills. Take this medicine for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated.
Veetids will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Do not give Veetids to another person, even if they have the same symptoms you do.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use Veetids if you are allergic to penicillin V or to any other penicillin antibiotic, such as:
amoxicillin (Amoxil, Amoxicot, Biomox, Dispermox, Trimox);
ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen);
carbenicillin (Geocillin);
dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen); or
oxacillin (Bactocill).
Before using Veetids, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially cephalosporins such as Ceclor, Ceftin, Duricef, Keflex, and others), or if you have:
asthma;
kidney disease;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
a history of diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics; or
a history of any type of allergy.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Veetids.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Veetids can make birth control pills...
