Oracyn-K 500 mg

Streptococcal tonsillitis and pharyngitis, otitis media, erysipelas, mild cellulitis and dental infections. Prevention of recurrence of rheumatic fever, and of pneumococcal infection in asplenia or sickle-cell disease.

Phenoxymethylpenicillin is an acid-stable oral penicillin. It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis and is active mainly against Gram-positive organisms such as streptococci.

Adult: 500 mg every 6 hours, increased up to 1 g every 6 hours in severe infection. Child 1-5 years: 125 mg every 6 hours; 6-11 years: 250 mg every 6 hours. Rheumatic fever prophylaxis: 250 mg twice daily. Take on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before food.

Nausea, diarrhoea, skin rash, urticaria. Rarely: anaphylaxis, serum-sickness-like reactions.

Ask about penicillin allergy and any history of asthma or atopy. Not suitable for severe infections because absorption is variable. Complete the full prescribed course. Use only on the prescription of a registered physician.

Hypersensitivity to penicillins.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.