Pill identification — FDA label match
E 8 5 Pill — Penicillin V Potassium 500 mg (White, Capsule)
A white capsule tablet with the imprint E 8 5 matches the FDA label for Penicillin V Potassium 500 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | E 8 5 |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | E · 8 · 5 (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Generic name | Penicillin V Potassium |
| Active ingredient(s) | Penicillin V Potassium 500 mg |
| Strength | 500 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Colour | White |
| Shape | Capsule |
| Size | 17 mm |
| Score | Two even pieces |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-2758-0, 70518-2758-1, 70518-2758-2, 70518-2758-3, 70518-2758-4 … (17 package codes in total) |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Penicillin V Potassium is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of penicillin V potassium and other antibacterial drugs, penicillin V potassium should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Penicillin V Potassium 500 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint E 8 5?
A white capsule tablet with the imprint E 8 5 matches the FDA label for Penicillin V Potassium 500 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the E 8 5 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a white capsule tablet, 17 mm, with a score recorded as: two even pieces.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID fba1ffe5-809a-495b-bf3e-f2099ac459f6 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.