Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5ml oral solution

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium

Available from:

Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd

ATC code:

J01CE02

INN (International Name):

Phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium

Dosage:

50mg/1ml

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral solution

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 05010101; GTIN: 5015201009191

Summary of Product characteristics

OBJECT 1
PHENOXYMETHYLPENICILLIN 250 MG/5ML ORAL
SOLUTION
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 24-Aug-2017 | Kent
Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1. Name of the medicinal product
Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250 mg/5ml Oral Solution or Tenkicin 250
mg/5ml Oral Solution
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Each 5ml of Oral Solution contains 250mg of Phenoxymethylpenicillin as
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Potassium Ph.Eur.
3. Pharmaceutical form
Powder for oral solution.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Phenoxymethylpenicillin and phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium are
indicated in the treatment of mild to
moderately severe infections associated with micro-organisms whose
susceptibility to penicillin is within
the range of serum levels attained with the dosage form.
Phenoxymethylpenicillin is indicated for prophylaxis against:
• Pneumococcol infection (e.g. in asplenia and in patients with
sickle cell disease).
Note: Severe empyema, bacteraemia, pericarditis, meningitis and
arthritis should not be treated with
Penicillin V during the acute phase.
Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate
use of antibacterial agents.
The following infections will usually respond to adequate doses:
Streptococcal infections (without bacteraemia): Mild to moderate
infections of the upper respiratory tract,
scarlet fever and mild erysipelas.
Pneumococcal infections: mild to moderately severe infections of the
respiratory tract.
Staphylococcal infections sensitive to penicillin: mild infections of
the skin and soft tissues.
Fusospirochaetosis (Vincent's gingivitis and pharyngitis): mild to
moderately severe infections of the
oropharynx usually respond to therapy with oral penicillin.
Prophylactic use: prophylaxis with oral penicillin has proved
effective in preventing recurrence of
rheumatic fever and chorea.
Patients with a past history of rheumatic fever receiving continuous
prophylaxis may harbour penicillin-
resistant organisms. In these patients, the use of another
prophylactic agent should be