Penicillin V

The Basics

What is Penicillin V?

Used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections, scarlet fever, and ear, skin, gum, mouth, and throat infections.

Brand names for Penicillin V

Penicillin Vk

How Penicillin V is classified

Anti-Infective Agents, Antibacterial Agents, Penicillins

Penicillin V During Pregnancy

Penicillin V pregnancy category

Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.

What we know about taking Penicillin V while pregnant

N/A

Taking Penicillin V While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Penicillin V?

Limited information indicates that penicillin V produces low levels in milk that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally disruption of the infant’s gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush have been reported with penicillins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated. Penicillin V is acceptable in nursing mothers.

Maternal / infant drug levels

Limited information indicates that penicillin V produces low levels in milk that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally disruption of the infant’s gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush have been reported with penicillins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated. Penicillin V is acceptable in nursing mothers.

Possible effects of Penicillin V on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Possible alternatives to Penicillin V

None listed