Active substance
Phenoxymethylpenicillin* (Phenoxymethylpenicillin*)
ATH
J01CE02 Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Pharmacological group
- Penicillins
Composition and form of release
1 tablet contains phenoxymethylpenicillin (in the form of potassium salt) 250 or 500 mg, 10 pcs in a blister; in a box of 3 blisters, or in glass bottles of 30 pcs., in a box 1 bottle.
pharmachologic effect
Pharmacological effect – bactericidal, antibacterial.
Indications of the preparation V-Penicillin Slovakiapharma
Infections caused by susceptible microorganisms (cocci, tetanus and anthrax bacilli, actinomycetes, clostridia, etc.).
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to beta-lactam antibiotics.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Does not have a teratogenic effect.
Side effects
Allergic reactions (skin rashes, urticaria, fever, eosinophilia, arthralgia, angioedema, anaphylactic shock). When prescribing large doses – bleeding, hyperkalemia. Very high dosages of the drug cause CNS disorders, especially in children, elderly patients and against the background of renal failure.
Interaction
Sulfonamides and bacteriostatic antibiotics (tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, etc.) reduce, aminoglycosides increase efficiency. Excretion by the kidneys is slowed down by probenecid, phenylbutazone, salicylates, indomethacin. Reduces the effect of hormonal contraceptives.
Dosage and administration
Inside, without chewing. Adults – 500 mg (children aged 5-12 years – 250 mg) 4-6 times a day for at least 5-7 days.
Storage conditions of the preparation V-Penicillin Slovakiapharma
At a temperature of 15–25 °C.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life of the drug V-Penicillin Slovakofarm
5 years.
Do not use after the expiry date stated on the packaging.