Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin)

Penicillin (phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium) 125mg/5ml Powder for Oral Solution 1 x 100ml is indicated in the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections associated with micro-organisms whose susceptibility to penicillin is within the range of serum levels attained with the dosage form.

Phenoxymethylpenicillin is indicated for the treatment of the following infections:

Streptococcal infections:
Pharyngitis
Scarlet fever
Skin and soft tissue infections (e.g. erysipelas)

Pneumococcal infections:
Pneumonia
Otitis media
Vincent's gingivitis and pharyngitis

Phenoxymethylpenicillin is also indicated for:

Prophylaxis of rheumatic fever and/or chorea.
Prophylaxis of pneumococcal infection (e.g. in asplenia and inpatients with sickle cell disease)

Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.

Requires reconstitution - Use within seven days of reconstitution, store between 2°C – 8°C.

Available on request.

Available on request.