Treatment of mild to moderately severe infections due to penicillin sensitive staphylococci, pneumococci, gonococci and haemolytic stretococci infections. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies, including sensitivity tests, and by clinical response. For prophylactic use in recent streptococcal infections including the prevention of recurrence following rhematic fever and/or Sydenham's chorea and to prevent bacterial endocarditis in patients with rheumatic fever and/pr congenital heart disease who are about to undergo dental or upper respiratory surgery or instrumentation. Note Oral penicillin should not be used as adjunctive prophylaxis for genitourinary instrumentation or surgery, lower intestinal tract surgery, sigmoidoscopy or childbirth.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Store in a Dry Place
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Size 0 hard capsule, opaque, maroon in colour
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on July 1, 2023. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Treatment of mild to moderately severe infections due to penicillin senstivie staphylococci, pneumococci, gonococci and haemolytic stretococci infections. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies, including sensitivity tests, and by clinical response. For prophylactic use in recent streptococcal infections including the prevention of recurrence following rhematic fever and/or Sydenham's chorea and to prevent bacterial endocarditis in patients with rheumatic fever and/pr congenital heart disease who are about to undergo dental or upper respiratory surgery or instrumentation. Note Oral penicillin should not be used as adjunctive prophylaxis for genitourinary instrumentation or surgery, lower intestinal tract surgery, sigmoidoscopy or childbirth.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Store in a Dry Place
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
'Size 2 hard gelatin capsule shell, opaque, maroon'
Images are the copyright of Medicines Information Pty Ltd
We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on July 1, 2023. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
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