Phenoxymethylpenicillin (AFT) TM
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Active ingredients: phenoxymethylpenicillin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PHENOXYMETHYLPENICILLIN-AFT phenoxymethylpenicillin (as potassium salt) 250mg/5ml powder for oral liquid bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
When oral therapy is required in the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections due to penicillin sensitive organisms such as penicillin sensitive staphylococci, pneumococci, gonococci and haemolytic streptococci. 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 Sydenham's chorea. For the prevention of bacterial endocarditis in patients with rheumatic fever and/or congenital heart disease who are about to undergo dental or upper respiratory surgery or instrumentation. Oral penicillin should not be used as adjunctive prophylaxis for genitourinary instrumentation or surgery, lower intestinal tract surgery, sigmoidoscopy or complications of childbirth.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Oral Liquid, powder for
- Oral
- Pale orange dry granular powder. Reconstituted solution is a clear orange solution with orange odour and flavour
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Reconstituted Solution see label for shelf life
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 10 Days.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100 mL after reconstitution as directed pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient phenoxymethylpenicillin
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.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
