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Phenoxymethylpenicillin
fen-ox-ee-meth-il-pen-ih-sil-in
What does it do?
Phenoxymethylpenicillin is used to treat and prevent bacterial infections.
How should you take it?
Take phenoxymethylpenicillin regularly as directed. Take it on an empty stomach – one hour before or two hours after food. Keep taking it until the course is finished, even if you start to feel better.
Take the capsules with a glass of water.
Measure the liquid carefully with an oral syringe or measuring spoon. Shake the bottle well before measuring each dose.
What if you forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as possible and continue as directed.
Can you take other medicines?
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products or recreational drugs.
What side effects might you notice?
| Side Effects | Recommended action |
|---|---|
|
Symptoms of allergy including: skin rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing |
Tell your doctor immediately |
|
Severe or persistent diarrhoea, abdominal pain Small white sores in mouth, furry tongue (oral thrush) Vaginal itch or discharge (vaginal thrush) |
Tell your doctor |
|
Diarrhoea, stomach upset |
Tell your doctor if troublesome |
|
Teeth staining |
Usually removed with brushing or professional cleaning |
If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.
Other information:
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney or gut problems, or have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillins or any other medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Store phenoxymethylpenicillin liquid as directed. Once the course is finished, take any leftover liquid back to your pharmacy.
This leaflet contains important, but not all, information about this medicine.
Prepared by the PILs Committee at Christchurch Hospital, Canterbury District Health Board, New Zealand. November 2017
For more general information about this sheet and its contents, see: What does a My Medicines sheet cover?
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About My Medicines
My Medicines Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) contain important, but not all, information about the medicines they describe.
For more information about the sheets, see: What does a My Medicines sheet cover?
My Medicines is developed by a team at the Canterbury District Health Board. Our team is made up of doctors, pharmacists, and a non-medical person to help us keep to plain language. We also discuss our information with specialist health professionals or groups when needed