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Tablet, Phenoxymethyl Penicillin (Penicillin V) 250 mg, Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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Phenoxymethyl Penicillin is indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate revere infections caused by susceptible organisms which are mostly Gram-positive. The following infections usually respond to adequate dosage of Phenoxymethyl Penicillin.Â
Streptococcal infections (without bacteremia): mild to moderately sever infections of upper respiratory tract scarlet fever, mid erysipelas. Bacterial endocarditis due to L-Haemolytic streptococci (combined with streptomycin), lobar pneumonia, infections due to non-penicillinase producing staphylococci Pneumococci infections Acute otitis medie, Meningococci infections Fusospirochetosis vincent’s gingivitis and pharyngitis.Â
Prophylaxis: Prevention of recurrence following rheumatic fever and chorea. Puerperal sepsis, Diphtheria, Anthrax Gonococcal infections, Syphilis and yaws, Actinomycosis.
Dosage: The dosge of Phenoxymethyl Penicillin should be determded accoedgto the snsitivityof the raustive mnro-orgnism and tie severity of tie infection, and adjusted to the clinical respons of the patient
Adults: 250-500 mg 6 hourly
Children: 125-250 mg 6 hourly
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- 125 mg/5 ml Syrup: 1 to 2 teaspoonful (5-10 ml) 6 homiy
- 250 mg/5 ml Syrup: ½ to 1 teaspoonful (2.5-5 ml) 6 hourly
Infants: 62.5 -125 mg 6 hourly
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- 125 mg/5 ml Syrup: ½ to 1 tea spoonful (2.5-5 ml) 6 hourly, or as prescribed by the physician.
Phenoxymethyl Penicillin is best taken with a empty stomach, preferably at least 1 hour before or 2 hour after meal.
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Side effects:Â Common encountered untoward effects include nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress& diarrhoea. The hypersensitivity reactions reported are skin eruptions urticara ad other serum sickness reactions, laryngeal oedema and aaphylaxis.
