Pen-v (Phenoxymethylpenicillin)


Brand Name: Pen-v

Generic Name: Phenoxymethylpenicillin

Manufacturer/Agent: Dawa Pharmaceuticals


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 250mg

Pack size: 1000

Trade Price: KES 1,300.00

Retail Price: @ KES 1.73


Class: Antibacterials: Penicillins (Anti-infectives)

Mechanism of Action:


Synonym: Penicillin V

Molecular Formulae: C16H17N2O5S = 350.4

Precautions: Penicillin hypersensitivity.

Indications/Uses: Upper respiratory infections due to susceptible organisms, prophylaxis of recurrent rheumatic fever; 250-500mg qid, before food.

Interactions: Probenecid reduces excretion.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. rash. hypersensitivity reactions. fever. eosinophilia. anaphylactic shock. anaemia. thrombocytopenia. neuropathy. nephropathy.