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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