Manufacturer
DUOPHARMA (M) SDN. BHD.
Contents
Phenoxymethylpenicillin K
Indication
Susceptible infections, Prophylaxis of recurrent rheumatic fever, Pneumococcal infections of the respiratory tract, including otitis media, Fusospirochetosis (Vincent's infection) of the oropharynx, Staphylococcal infections of the skin and soft tissue, Erysipelas, Scarlet fever, Streptococcal infections of the upper respiratory tract.
Instruction
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.
Drug interaction
Reduced absorption w/ neomycin. May interfere w/ anticoagulant control. Antagonism of bactericidal effect by chloramphenicol, erythromycin and tetracyclines. May increase toxicity of methotrexate. May reduce the efficacy of OC. Reduced excretion w/ probenecid and sulfinpyrazone. May inactivate oral typhoid vaccine if ingested concomitantly. Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of anaphylactic reactions w/ nadolol and propranolol.
Malaysia
