Phenoxymethylpenicillin and phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium are indicated in the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections associated with micro-organisms whose susceptibility to penicillin is within the range of serum levels attained with the dosage form.
Phenoxymethylpenicillin is indicated for the treatment of the following infections
Streptococcal infections:
Pharyngitis
Scarlet fever
Skin and soft tissue infections (e.g. erysipelas)
Pneumococcal infections:
Pneumonia
Otitis media
Vincent’s gingivitis and pharyngitis
Phenoxymethylpenicillin is also indicated for
Prophylaxis of rheumatic fever and/or chorea
Prophylaxis of pneumococcal infection (e.g. in asplenia and inpatients with sickle cell disease
Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.