pneumococcal, gonococcal and meningococcal
In streptococcal infections, therapy must be
infections and also for anthrax diphtheria, gas
sufficient to eliminate the organism (10 day
PHENOXYMETHYLPENICILLIN TABLETS
gangrene, leptospirosis, tetanus and treatment of
streptococcal disease may occur. Cultures should
B.P. 125mg
pneumococci, meningococci and gonococci,
be taken following completion of treatment to
which have decreased sensitivity to penicillin have
determine whether streptococci have been
been isolated. It is not the drug of first choice for
PHENOXYMETHYLPENICILLIN TABLETS
pneumococcal meningitis. It is gastric acid stable,
so is suitable for oral administration. it should not
Prolonged use of antibiotics may promote the
B.P. 250mg
be used for chronic , severe or deep seated
infections since absorption can be unpredictable.
including fungi. Should superinfection occur,
PRESENTATION: INDICATIONS:
To be administered preferably at least 30 minutes
Phenoxymethylpenicillin Tablets BP 125mg:
Tonsillitis, otitis media, erysipelas; rheumatic
fever and pneumococcal infection prophylaxis.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Each white circular double convex, 8.0mm
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
diameter tablet with score mark on one side and
Sensitivity reactions including urticaria, fever,
“SPC”, “SPMC” or “DHS” letters on the other
Adults : 500mg every 6 hours increased to 1g
joint pains, angioedema, transient leucopenia and
side contains Phenoxymethylpenicillin Potassium
BP equivalent to Phenoxymetylpenicillin 125mg .
Children: Every 6 hours, up to 1 year 62.5mg: 1-
hypersensitive patients and diarrhoea after
5 years 125mg: 6-12 years 250mg Phenoxymethylpenicillin Tablets BP 250mg:
streptococcal infections) : 250mg Twice daily.
INTERACTIONS: Pneumococcal infection – Adults: prophylaxis in
Each white circular double convex, 10.0mm
asplenia or in patients with sickle cell disease:
diameter tablet with score mark on one side and
500mg every 12 hours. Children: less than 5
Phenoxymethypenicillin Tetracycline antibiotics
“SPC”,”SPMC” or “DHS” letters on the other side
years 125mg every 12 hours; 6-12 years 250mg
contains Phenoxymethylpenicillin Potassium BP
equivalent to Phenoxymetylpenicillin 250mg .
CONTRAINDICATIONS: STORAGE: ACTIONS:
Keep tightly closed in a cool dry place. Protect
from light and moisture. Store below 300C. Keep
generation penicillin antibiotic and it has a narrow
PRECAUTIONS:
spectrum of activity. It exerts its bactericidal
activity by interfering with bacterial cell wall
Phenoxymethylpenicillin should be used with
Manufactured by
synthesis. It is not active against the penicillinase
caution in patients with allergic diathesis.
State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing
producing bacteria, which include many strains of
Corporation
staphylococci. It is effective for Streptococal,
Ratmalana, Sri Lanka.
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