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E 8 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 17mm — Penicillin V

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ImprintE / 8
ColourWHITE
ShapeCAPSULE
Size17
StrengthPENICILLIN V POTASSIUM 500 mg
Dosage formTablet, Film Coated
ManufacturerNuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
NDC68071-4838
Schedule—
AvailabilityPrescription only
IngredientsPENICILLIN V POTASSIUM[PENICILLIN V]

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The imprint "E 8" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Penicillin V

Uses and warnings

Drug classA natural penicillin, beta-lactam antibiotic that exerts "a bactericidal action against penicillin-sensitive microorganisms during the stage of active multiplication" through "inhibition of biosynthesis of cell-wall...

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Official references

Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 861cca21-c7a8-74db-e053-2a91aa0a758a.xml