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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.
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.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March, 1 2025. 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.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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.
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.
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.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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..
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March, 1 2025. 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.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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