Penicillin has 49 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 1 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 12 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Sarecycline Hydrochloride, Demeclocycline, Demeclocycline Hydrochloride. Patients taking Penicillin should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 49
- Contraindicated
- 1
- Major
- 12
- Moderate
- 6
Contraindicated (1)
- Penicillin + Sarecycline Hydrochloride— SEYSARA may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillin. Avoid coadministration.
Major (12)
- Penicillin + Demeclocycline— Since bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillins, it is advisable to avoid giving te…
- Penicillin + Demeclocycline Hydrochloride— Since bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillins, it is advisable to avoid giving te…
- Penicillin + Doxycycline— Since bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillin, it is advisable to avoid giving tet…
- Penicillin + Doxycycline Hyclate— Since bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillin, it is advisable to avoid giving tet…
- Penicillin + Methotrexate— If coadministration cannot be avoided, monitor closely for methotrexate adverse reactions when coadministered with: Oral…
- Penicillin + Methotrexate Sodium— If coadministration cannot be avoided, monitor closely for methotrexate adverse reactions when coadministered with: Oral…
- Penicillin + Minocycline— ( 7.1 ) • Penicillin: avoid coadministration. 7.2 Penicillin Since bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the bacterici…
- Penicillin + Minocycline Hydrochloride— Since bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillin, it is advisable to avoid giving tet…
- Penicillin + Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended-Release— 7.2 Penicillin Because bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillin, avoid giving EMROS…
- Penicillin + Probenecid— Probenecid elevates plasma concentrations of penicillin, increasing incidence of adverse reactions including psychic dis…
- Penicillin + Probenecid And Colchicine— Probenecid elevates plasma concentrations of penicillin, increasing incidence of adverse reactions including psychic dis…
- Penicillin + Tetracycline Hydrochloride— Drug Interactions Since bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillin, it is advisable t…
Moderate (6)
- Penicillin + Dichlorphenamide— Increased risk of hypokalemia with coadministration of dichlorphenamide and penicillins.
- Penicillin + Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol— Cases of contraceptive failure and breakthrough bleeding reported with concomitant use, though clinical studies show inc…
- Penicillin + Mycophenolate Mofetil— Prevention or Management Monitor patients for alterations in efficacy or mycophenolate mofetil related adverse reactions…
- Penicillin + Neomycin Sulfate— Oral neomycin inhibits gastrointestinal absorption of penicillin V.
- Penicillin + Salsalate— Salicylate competes with penicillin for protein binding sites, potentially affecting drug levels.
- Penicillin + Sodium Phenylacetate And Sodium Benzoate— May compete with phenylacetylglutamine and hippurate for active renal tubular secretion, affecting overall disposition o…