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Phenoxymethylpenicllin (Pen V)

 
Final quantity determined by clinician

Please collect the medicine from the pharmacy when it is ready.

 
Maximum Quantity Allowed:
250mg
40 tablets (5 day supply)
80 tablets (10 day supply)

Struggling with a sore throat or tonsillitis? Phenoxymethylpenicillin (penicillin) 250mg tablets can help. This powerful antibiotic efficiently combats the bacteria causing your infection,leading to a speedy recovery. 

Our in-house testing helps us prescribe the most effective antibiotic for your specific needs.

Please note: this is a walk-in service only. Available to our local patients in Dorking

 

 

Product supplied may be from a different manufacturer

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Description

What is penicillin used for?

Penicillin is a versatile antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including respiratory infections like sore throat and pneumonia, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. Pharmacy Advance offers penicillin treatment for patients with group A streptococcal throat infections.

How does penicillin work?

Penicillin is a type of beta-lactam antibiotic. It functions by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, a crucial component for bacterial survival. By interfering with this process, penicillin weakens the bacterial structure, leading to its eventual rupture and death. This mechanism of action makes penicillin highly effective against a range of bacterial infections.

Warnings

Please inform your doctor if any of the following apply to you:

  • You are allergic to cephalosporins, any other antibiotics, or any ingredients in this medication.
  • You have kidney or liver problems.
  • You have blood disorders.
  • You are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding.
  • You have bronchial asthma or are prone to allergic conditions like hay fever or eczema.
  • You experience persistent diarrhea or vomiting due to stomach or intestinal issues, or if you have a gut disorder affecting medication absorption.
  • You have had severe diarrhea following previous antibiotic treatments.
  • You are on a low-potassium diet, as each Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250 mg tablet contains 28 mg of potassium. This is important for patients with kidney issues or those on a controlled potassium diet.
  • You have a severe illness.
  • You are on long-term penicillin treatment.
For any extra information, please contact your healthcare provider or contact us.

Directions

Take TWO tablets (500mg) FOUR times daily (every 6 hours) for 5 - 10 days. The duration of the course will be determined by your clinician based on the severity of the infection. 

Always complete the course in full, even if you feel better.

Take this medicine when your stomach is empty. This means an hour before food or 2 hours after food

Ingredients

Active Ingredient

Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg

Inactive Ingredients

Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, basic butylated methacrylate, macrogol 6000, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, and titanium dioxide.

 

 

 

 

Side Effects

Like all medications, Phenoxymethylpenicillin Tablets can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

Common side effects include:

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Thrush or inflammation of the vaginal area
  • Soft stools

If you experience any of the following, stop taking the tablets and contact your doctor immediately:

  • An allergic reaction, characterized by symptoms such as shortness of breath, skin rash or itching, skin eruptions, swelling of the lips, face, or tongue, chills or fever, painful joints, dizziness, or effects on the blood and kidneys
  • Fits or convulsions (usually following high doses or in cases of severe kidney damage)
  • Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet