Penicillin V

Therapeutic Group

Beta-Lactamase Sensitive Penicillins

Indication 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.