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Penicillin G Potassium

Pronunciation: PEN-i-SIL-in G po-TAS-ee-um
Generic Name: Penicillin G Potassium
Brand Name: Pfizerpen
Penicillin G Potassium is used for:

Treating some types of infections caused by certain bacteria.

Penicillin G Potassium is a penicillin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing. This weakens the cell wall and kills the bacteria.

Do NOT use Penicillin G Potassium if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Penicillin G Potassium or to other penicillins
you are taking a tetracycline antibiotic

Penicillin V Potassium

Pronunciation: PEN-i-SIL-in V poe-TAS-ee-um
Generic Name: Penicillin V Potassium
Brand Name: Examples include Penicillin-VK and Veetids
Penicillin V Potassium is used for:

Treating some types of infections caused by certain bacteria.

Penicillin V Potassium is a penicillin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing. This weakens the cell wall and kills the bacteria.

Do NOT use Penicillin V Potassium if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Penicillin V Potassium or to other penicillins
you are taking a tetracycline antibiotic

Penicillin V Potassium Solution

Pronunciation: PEN-i-SIL-in V poe-TAS-ee-um
Generic Name: Penicillin V Potassium
Brand Name: Examples include Penicillin-VK and Veetids
Penicillin V Potassium Solution is used for:

Treating some types of infections caused by certain bacteria.

Penicillin V Potassium Solution is a penicillin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing. This weakens the cell wall and kills the bacteria.

Do NOT use Penicillin V Potassium Solution if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Penicillin V Potassium Solution or to other penicillins
you are taking a tetracycline antibiotic

Sodium Sulfate/ Potassium Sulfate/ Magnesium Sulfate Solution

Pronunciation: SOE-dee-um SUL-fate/poe-TAS-ee-um SUL-fate/mag-NEE-zee-um SUL-fate
Generic Name: Sodium Sulfate/Potassium Sulfate/Magnesium Sulfate
Brand Name: Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
Sodium Sulfate/Potassium Sulfate/Magnesium Sulfate Solution is used for:

Cleaning out the bowel before a certain procedure (colonoscopy). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Sodium Sulfate/Potassium Sulfate/Magnesium Sulfate Solution is a laxative. It works by softening the stool and increasing the frequency of bowel movements by retaining water in the stool.

Do NOT use Sodium Sulfate/Potassium Sulfate/Magnesium Sulfate Solution if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Sodium Sulfate/Potassium Sulfate/Magnesium Sulfate Solution
you have certain stomach or bowel problems (eg, blockage, retention, perforation, toxic inflammation, megacolon, ileus)
you have abnormal blood electrolyte levels (eg, potassium, sodium, magnesium)

Sodium Fluoride/ Potassium Nitrate

Pronunciation: SOE-dee-um FLUR-ide/po-TAS-ee-um NYE-trate
Generic Name: Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Nitrate
Brand Name: PreviDent 5000 Sensitive
Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Nitrate is used for:

Preventing tooth decay. It is also used to help reduce painful sensitivity of the teeth to touch; sweets; or hot, cold, or acidic substances.

Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Nitrate is a topical fluoride toothpaste. It works by strengthening the tooth enamel.

Do NOT use Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Nitrate if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Nitrate
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Potassium Phosphate Powder for Solution

Pronunciation: poe-TASS-ee-um FOS-fate
Generic Name: Potassium Phosphate
Brand Name: Neutra-Phos-K
Potassium Phosphate Powder for Solution is used for:

Why managing blood sugar is so important.

Preventing kidney stones. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Potassium Phosphate Powder for Solution is a urinary acidifier. It works by increasing the amount of acid in the urine, which lowers the pH of the urine. This may reduce the growth of some bacteria in the urine and help dissolve calcium kidney stones.

Do NOT use Potassium Phosphate Powder for Solution if:

Potassium Phosphate

Pronunciation: poe-TAS-ee-um FOS-fate
Generic Name: Potassium Phosphate
Brand Name: K-Phos Original
Potassium Phosphate is used for:

Preventing kidney stones. It is also used to increase the effectiveness of certain antibacterial medicines (methenamine mandelate and methenamine hippurate). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Potassium Phosphate is a urinary acidifier. It works by increasing the amount of acid in the urine, which lowers the pH of the urine. This may reduce the growth of some bacteria in the urine and help dissolve calcium kidney stones.

Do NOT use Potassium Phosphate if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Potassium Phosphate

Potassium Iodide Syrup

Pronunciation: poe-TASS-ee-uhm EYE-oh-dide
Generic Name: Potassium Iodide
Brand Name: Pima
Potassium Iodide Syrup is used for:

Treating lung conditions or disease in which mucus complicates the condition (eg, emphysema, bronchial asthma, bronchitis). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Potassium Iodide Syrup is an expectorant. It works by thinning mucous secretions (phlegm) in the lungs and making it less sticky. The mucus is easier to cough up. This reduces chest congestion, which helps make your coughs more productive.

Do NOT use Potassium Iodide Syrup if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Potassium Iodide Syrup
you have iodine poisoning, Addison disease, kidney disease, lung disease, a skin disorder, stomach disorders, tuberculosis, or a history of preexisting thyroid disease

Potassium Iodide Solution

Pronunciation: poe-TASS-ee-uhm EYE-oh-dide
Generic Name: Potassium Iodide
Brand Name: ThyroShield
Take Potassium Iodide Solution only as recommended. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or take Potassium Iodide Solution more often than recommended. Taking too much of Potassium Iodide Solution may increase the risk of side effects. Do NOT take Potassium Iodide Solution if you are allergic to iodine.

Potassium Iodide Solution is used for:

Protecting the thyroid gland from the toxic effects of radioactive iodine. Potassium Iodide Solution should only be used in a nuclear radiation emergency.

Potassium Iodide Solution is a thyroid blocking agent. It works by blocking or reducing the chances that radioactive iodine, which may be breathed in or swallowed during a nuclear emergency, will enter the thyroid gland and cause damage.

Do NOT use Potassium Iodide Solution if:

Potassium Iodide Liquid

Pronunciation: poe-TASS-ee-uhm EYE-oh-dide
Generic Name: Potassium Iodide
Brand Name: Yodefan
Potassium Iodide Liquid is used for:

Treating lung conditions or disease in which mucus complicates the condition (eg, emphysema, bronchial asthma, bronchitis). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Potassium Iodide Liquid is an expectorant. It works by thinning mucous secretions (phlegm) in the lungs and making it less sticky. The mucus is easier to cough up. This reduces chest congestion, which helps make your coughs more productive.

Do NOT use Potassium Iodide Liquid if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Potassium Iodide Liquid
you have iodine poisoning, Addison disease, kidney disease, lung disease, a skin disorder, stomach disorders, tuberculosis, or a history of preexisting thyroid disease