Penicillin V
Therapeutic Group
Beta-Lactamase Sensitive PenicillinsIndication Dosage
Upper Respiratory Infection (streptococcal):
- Adults & Children 12 Yrs: 125-500 Mg Every 6 Hr For 10 Days
Lower Respiratory Infection (pneumococcal):
- Adults & Children 12 Yrs: 250-500 Mg Every 6 Hr Until A Febrile For 2 Days
Skin Infection:
- Adults & Children Above 12 Yrs: 250-500 Mg Every 6-8 Hr
Fusospirochetosis (oropharynx):
- Adults & Children Above 12 Yrs: 250-500 Mg Every 6-8.hr
Pneumococcal:
- Adults & Children Above 12 Yrs: 250-500 Mg Every 6 Hr Until Afebrile For 2 Days
Content
- Tab 125mg /250mg /300mg /500mg /600mg /1gm: Penicillin V 125mg /250mg /300mg /500mg /600mg /1gm.
- Susp 125mg /250mg: Per 5 ml: Penicillin V 125mg /250mg.
- Susp 200mg /400mg: Penicillin V 200mg
Pregnancy
No Evidence Of Harm
Stability
- Beta Lactamase Sensitive Penicillin
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Gi Disturbances
- Anaemias
- Anaphylaxis
- Glossitis
- Stomatitis
- Gastritis
- Sore Throat
- Dry Mouth
- Furry Tongue
- Hemorrhagic Manifestation
- Interstitial Nephritis (e.g Oliguria
- Hematuria)
- Nephrotoxicity
- Accumulation Of Sodium From Injection Can Occur In Renal Failure. High Doses May Cause Neurotoxicity
- Including Cerebral Irritation
- Convulsions
- Or Coma.