PENICILLIN V

DRUG NAME: Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V, compocillin)

USE: antibiotic

Penicillin V is an antibiotic that is commonly used to treat chest infections in children, otitis media, and streptococcal tonsillitis. It can also be used to treat dental abscesses.

Dose:

Penicillin V is taken orally. Adult dose is 500mg 4 times a day.

Cautions:

- allergy to penicillins

- kidney impairment

Side effects:

Occasional: stomach upset.

Rarely: hypersensitivity reaction, skin rash, diarrhoea, nervous system and blood disorders.