Treatment of mild to moderately severe infections caused by penicillin sensitive staphylococci, pneumococci,
gonococci and haemolytic streptococci infections. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies,
including sensitivity tests, and by clinical response.
For prophylactic use in recurrent streptococcal infections including the prevention of recurrence following
rheumatic fever and/or Sydenhams chorea and to prevent bacterial endocarditis in patients with rheumatic
fever and/or 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 30 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
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
Bright yellow, smooth, film coated caplet shaped tablet. Plain on one side and a break bar on the other. Odour characteristic. Free of visible contamination and imperfections.
Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
25 Tablets pack
4 Tablets (Sample pack) pack
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
Not Scheduled.
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 caused by penicillin sensitive staphylococci, pneumococci,
gonococci and haemolytic streptococci infections. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies,
including sensitivity tests, and by clinical response.
For prophylactic use in recurrent streptococcal infections including the prevention of recurrence following
rheumatic fever and/or Sydenhams chorea and to prevent bacterial endocarditis in patients with rheumatic
fever and/or 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 30 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
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
Bright yellow, smooth, film coated caplet shaped tablet. Plain on one side and a break bar on the other. Odour characteristic. Free of visible contamination and imperfections.
Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
25 Tablets pack
4 Tablets (Sample pack) pack
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
Not Scheduled.
100 Tablets (E) pack
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March 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 caused by penicillin sensitive staphylococci, pneumococci,
gonococci and haemolytic streptococci infections. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies,
including sensitivity tests, and by clinical response.
For prophylactic use in recurrent streptococcal infections including the prevention of recurrence following
rheumatic fever and/or Sydenhams chorea and to prevent bacterial endocarditis in patients with rheumatic
fever and/or 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 30 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
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
Bright yellow, smooth, round film coated tablet. Odour characteristic. Free of visible contamination and imperfections.
Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
25 Tablets pack
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
Not Scheduled.
1000 Tablets (Export only) pack
500 (E) pack
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March 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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