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A-Cillin is a brand name for the drug penicillin V. It belongs to the penicillin group of drugs used in treating bacterial infection.¹ For complete information, see the penicillin V WisdomCard.

Fast Facts:

• It targets gram-positive bacteria.²
• Alexander Fleming discovered a mold from the genus Penicillium that inhibited the growth of bacteria.³
• Persons aho have history of allergies and kidney disease must use this drug with caution.⁴

What is A-Cillin?

• Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): A-Cillin Consumer Drug Information
• Medications.com: A-Cillin Information
• MedicineNet: Penicillin V (Phenoxymethyl Penicillin)
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Penicillin V Potassium Oral
• Wikipedia: Penicillin
• NetDoctor: Penicillin V
• Patient UK: About Penicillin V

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): A-Cillin Consumer Drug Information
2. ↑ Wikipedia: Penicillin
3. ↑ MedicineNet: Penicillin V (Phenoxymethyl Penicillin)
4. ↑ NetDoctor: Penicillin V

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