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Is Penicillin G Potassium Usable Orally?

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gmark - 09 Aug 2007 03:00 GMT
>From what I've read, penicillin g potassium tabets are only
equivalent
to 20% of their nominal dosage if taken orally, and are intended to
administered as IM injection as a solution. Why is it so different
from VK? Is VK that more stable in stomach acid, or is it something
else?  Is this usable orally at all?

Thx.
s204005434@nmmu.ac.za - 24 Aug 2007 21:50 GMT
> >From what I've read, penicillin g potassium tabets are only
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> Thx.
Hi!
Penicillin G is acid labile and thus poorly absorbed when administered
orally.  Pen G is mainly administered via the intravenous route, since
the intramuscular injection is very
painful.
Pen VK  has a good oral absorption and is more stable than Pen G,
therefore Pen VK can be administered orally. The absorption of Pen VK
is optimal if taken on an empty stomach - one hour before meals or
three hours after meals.

Kind Regards
 
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