Penicillin V 250 mg Tablet

The dosage of Phenoxymethyl penicillin should be determined according to the sensitivity of the causative micro-organism and the severity of the infection, and adjusted to the clinical response of the patient.

Adults: 250-500 mg 6 hourly

Children (above 1 year):

• 125-250 mg 6 hourly
• 125 mg/5 ml powder for suspension: 1-2 teaspoonful (5-10 ml) 6 hourly
• 250 mg/5 ml powder for suspension: ?-1 teaspoonful (2.5-5 ml) 6 hourly

Infants (below 1 year):

• 62.5-125 mg 6 hourly.
• 125 mg/5 ml powder for suspension: ?-1 teaspoonful (2.5-5 ml) 6 hourly, or as prescribed by the physician.

Phenoxymethyl penicillin is best taken with an empty stomach, preferably at least 1 hour before or 2 hour after meal.