Phenoxymethyl Penicillin is indicated for the following streptococcal infection-

• Pharyngitis
• Scarlet fever
• Skin and soft tissue infections (e.g erysipelas)

Pneumococcal infections-

• Pneumonia
• Otitis media
• Vincent's gingivitis and pharyngitis

Pharyngitis

Skin Infection

Pneumonia

Otitis

• Phenoxymethylpenicillin dosage and frequency are determined by the severity and location of the illness, as well as the microorganisms to be expected.
• Phenoxymethylpenicillin Solution should be taken at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after eating, as the drug's absorption is significantly reduced when taken with food.
• 250mg of phenoxymethylpenicillin is roughly equivalent to 400,000 units.

Adults and children over 12 years: 250mg - 500mg every six hours

Children: Infants (up to 1 year): 62.5mg every 6 hours

1-5 years: 125mg every six hours

6-12 years: 250mg every six hours

Renal impairment: If renal function is severely affected, the dosage should be adjusted.

Hepatic dysfunction: When individuals have both compromised liver function and renal failure, dosage adjustments may be indicated. The liver could be a main excretion route in this case.

Renal impairment: If renal function is severely affected, the dosage should be adjusted.

Hepatic dysfunction: When individuals have both compromised liver function and renal failure, dosage adjustments may be indicated. The liver could be a main excretion route in this case.

Side effects associated with the use of phenoxymethyl penicillin are-

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Urticaria
• Rash

Nausea

Vomiting

Abdominal Pain

Rash

• Penicillin should be taken with caution in people who have a history of severe allergies or asthma.
• In patients with severe sickness, nausea, vomiting, gastric dilatation, cardiospasm, or intestinal hypermotility, the oral route of administration should be avoided.
• Antibiotic use for an extended period of time may increase the growth of non-susceptible organisms, such as fungus. If superinfection occurs, the necessary precautions should be taken.