Phenoxymethyl Penicillin [Penicillin V]

Phenoxymethyl Penicillin is indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate revere infections caused by susceptible organisms which are mostly Gram-positive. The following infections usually respond to adequate dosage of Phenoxymethyl Penicillin.

Streptococcal infections (without bacteremia): mild to moderately sever infections of upper respiratory tract scarlet fever, mid erysipelas. Bacterial endocarditis due to L-Haemolytic streptococci (combined with streptomycin), lobar pneumonia, infections due to non-penicillinase producing staphylococci Pneumococci infections Acute otitis medie, Meningococci infections Fusospirochetosis vincent's gingivitis and pharyngitis.

Prophylaxis: Prevention of recurrence following rheumatic fever and chorea. Puerperal sepsis, Diphtheria, Anthrax Gonococcal infections, Syphilis and yaws, Actinomycosis.