Penicillin VK TABS
Penicillin vk (Phenoxymethylpenicillin) is a penicillin-type antibiotic
used to treat and prevent a wide range of bacterial infections,
including those of the ear, throat, lungs, skin, and soft tissues.
It works by killing bacteria responsible for infections and may also be prescribed to prevent
recurrent infections such as rheumatic fever, chorea (a nervous system infection), or pneumococcal
infections, particularly in people without a spleen or those with sickle cell disease.
Your doctor may recommend this medication for both treatment and prevention purposes based on your
medical needs. However, it should not be taken if you are allergic to phenoxymethylpenicillin, any penicillin
antibiotics, or any ingredients in the tablets, as allergic reactions can occur.
Warning and Precautions of Penicillin VK TABS
If you know that you are allergic to cephalosporins, or any other antibiotic or any of the
ingredients in your medicine.
If you suffer from kidney problems.
If you suffer from liver problems.
If you suffer any blood disorders.
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding.
If you suffer from bronchial asthma or suffer from a tendency to develop allergic
conditions such as hay fever or eczema.
How to take phenoxymethylpenicillin tablets
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your
doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Each dose should be swallowed with a drink of water, at least 30 minutes before food. Try to space the
doses as early as possible throughout the day.
The recommended dose is:
Adults including the elderly and children over 12 years
The typical dose is 250–500 mg every 6 hours, adjusted for infection type or kidney issues. For
rheumatic fever prevention, it's 250 mg daily. To prevent pneumococcal infection in asplenia or
sickle cell disease, adults and children over 12 take 500 mg every 12 hours.
Children (under 12)
For children aged between 6 and 12 years of age the usual dosage is 250 milligrams (one tablets)
every 6 hours.
6 to 12 years of age: 250mg every 6 hours
1 to 5 years of age: 125mg every 6 hours
Infants (up to 1 year): 62.5mg every 6 hours
Long-term treatment: Up to 6 years of age: 125mg twice daily
6 to 12 years of age: 250mg twice daily
The liquid form suits children under 6 or those with swallowing issues; the usual dose to prevent
pneumococcal infection is 250 mg every 12 hours.
Possible Side Effects of Penicillin VK TABS
An allergic reaction (symptoms include shortness of breath, skin rash or itching, hives,
skin eruptions, swelling of your lips, face or tongue, chills or fever or painful joints,
dizziness, allergic reactions may also cause effects to the blood and kidneys).
Pseudomembranous colitis (severe bloody diarrhoea) unusual bleeding or bruising seizures.
Serum sickness-like reactions (characterised by fever, chills, joint pains and oedema).
Vomiting or nausea (a feeling of sickness).
Redness of the skin, often itchy, similar to the rash of measles, Thrush (a yeast infection of the vagina, mouth
or skin folds) Jaundice (yellow colouring of the skin and whites of the eyes)
About Us
Brown & Burk UK Ltd (BBUK), an independent generic
pharmaceutical company founded in 2000, focuses on
research and delivering quality, affordable healthcare
globally. Partnering with major pharmaceutical
manufacturers and healthcare professionals, BBUK
offers over 100 licensed products, ensuring a reliable
supply chain and exceptional service for UK healthcare
providers.
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