Formulary Monographs [PENICILLIN V, 081216]

PENICILLIN V
PENICILLINS
For the treatment of Streptococcal Pharyngitis,Periodontal Infections, Recurrent Rheumatic Fever,
.Diarrhea, Nausea,Oral candidiasis, vomiting , seizure , anemia, Positive Coombs reaction.

May decrease the effectiveness of birth control pill.
Adult and children 12 years and over: 250-500mg every 6 hours. Up to 1g in severe infections. Pediatric: 1 month-1 year: 62.5mg every 6 hours. 1-5 years: 125mg every 6 hours. 6-12 years 250mg every 6 hours. See BDS supply protocols pg. 3.