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These drugs will not work for colds, flu, and other infections caused by viruses. Examples of penicillins are penicillin V (Beepen-VK, Pen-Vee K, V-cillin K, Veetids) and amoxicillin (Amoxil, Polymox, Trimox, Wymox).
Penicillin V and penicillin G have similar antibacterial spectrum, but penicillin V is less active. Penicillin G is the most potent penicillin antibiotic. Main clinical uses for penicillin G are syphilis, endocarditis, meningitis, and pneumonia. Main clinical uses for penicillin V are pharyngitis, dental infections.