Penvik 250mg (100pcs Box)

Phenoxymethyl Penicillin is indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate revere infections caused by susceptible organisms which are mostly Gram-positive. The following infections usually respond to adequate dosage of Phenoxymethyl Penicillin. 

Streptococcal infections (without bacteremia): mild to moderately sever infections of upper respiratory tract scarlet fever, mid erysipelas. Bacterial endocarditis due to L-Haemolytic streptococci (combined with streptomycin), lobar pneumonia, infections due to non-penicillinase producing staphylococci Pneumococci infections Acute otitis medie, Meningococci infections Fusospirochetosis vincent’s gingivitis and pharyngitis. 

Prophylaxis: Prevention of recurrence following rheumatic fever and chorea. Puerperal sepsis, Diphtheria, Anthrax Gonococcal infections, Syphilis and yaws, Actinomycosis.

Dosage: The dosge of Phenoxymethyl Penicillin should be determded accoedgto the snsitivityof the raustive mnro-orgnism and tie severity of tie infection, and adjusted to the clinical respons of the patient

Adults: 250-500 mg 6 hourly

Children: 125-250 mg 6 hourly
 

• 125 mg/5 ml Syrup: 1 to 2 teaspoonful (5-10 ml) 6 homiy
• 250 mg/5 ml Syrup: ? to 1 teaspoonful (2.5-5 ml) 6 hourly

Infants: 62.5 -125 mg 6 hourly
 

• 125 mg/5 ml Syrup: ? to 1 tea spoonful (2.5-5 ml) 6 hourly, or as prescribed by the physician.

Phenoxymethyl Penicillin is best taken with a empty stomach, preferably at least 1 hour before or 2 hour after meal.

Side effects: Common encountered untoward effects include nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress& diarrhoea. The hypersensitivity reactions reported are skin eruptions urticara ad other serum sickness reactions, laryngeal oedema and aaphylaxis.