Phenoxymethylpenicillin

Phenoxymethylpenicillin

Review patients who have received a course of antibiotic treatment.

If an antibiotic is required, an appropriate 5-day regimen is:

Phenoxymethylpenicillin Tablets, 250 mg

Send: 40 tablets

Label: 2 tablets four times daily

Phenoxymethylpenicillin Tablets, 250 mg, or Oral Solution*, 125 mg/5 ml or 250 mg/5 ml

6 -11 months

62.5 mg four times daily

1–5 years

125 mg four times daily

6–11 years

250 mg four times daily

12–17 years

500 mg four times daily

For adults:

Phenoxymethylpenicillin Tablets, 250 mg

Send: 40 tablets

Label: 2 tablets four times daily

For children:

Phenoxymethylpenicillin Tablets, 250 mg, or Oral Solution*, 125 mg/5 ml or 250 mg/5 ml

6 -11 months

62.5 mg four times daily

1–5 years

125 mg four times daily

6–11 years

250 mg four times daily

12–17 years

500 mg four times daily

NB:   For severe infection in adults, the dose of phenoxymethylpenicillin should be doubled. For severe infection in children up to 11 years, increase dose up to 12.5 mg/kg four times daily. For severe infection in children aged 12–17 years increase dose up to 1 g four times daily.

Phenoxymethylpenicillin, like other penicillins, can result in hypersensitivity reactions, including rashes and anaphylaxis, and can cause diarrhoea. Do not prescribe phenoxymethylpenicillin to patients with a history of anaphylaxis, urticaria or rash immediately after penicillin administration as these individuals are at risk of immediate hypersensitivity.

*Sugar-free preparation is available

See Contraindications & cautions - antibiotics for further information about the contraindications and cautions most relevant to antibiotics commonly prescribed for oral bacterial infections.

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