| Category of Drug | Phenoxymethyl Penicillin (Penicillin V) is an Anti-Infective drug |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Phenoxymethyl Penicillin (Penicillin V) is used for 1. Streptococcal pharyngitis 2. Otitis media 3. Erysipelas 4. Mouth infections 5. Secondary prophylaxis of rheumatic fever 6. post-splenectomy prophylaxis. |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | TABLETS |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Hypersensitivity to penicillins 2. serious infections |
| Precautions | 1. History of allergy 2. Interactions 3. Lactation 4. Pregnancy 5. cross-sensitivity with cephalosporins may occur. |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Hypersensitivity reacons including urticaria 2. Serum sickness reaction 3. Joint pain 4. Rash 5. Angioedema 6. Anaphylaxis |
| Pregnancy Category | B |
