Phenoxymethylpenicillin bei Infektionen

About phenoxymethylpenicillin

What is phenoxymethylpenicillin used for?

Phenoxymethylpenicillin is a type of penicillin antibiotic used to treat infections such as chest infections, tonsillitis, cellulitis, ear infections, and dental abscesses.

It is used in particular for respiratory infections in children. You may also be prescribed phenoxymethylpenicillin to protect against infection if (for example) you have had rheumatic fever, or if you have sickle-cell disease, or if you have had your spleen removed.

Phenoxymethylpenicillin works by killing the germs that are causing the infection.

Side effects of phenoxymethylpenicillin

The most common side effects of phenoxymethylpenicillin are:

• Unwohlsein (Übelkeit).

• Krank sein (Erbrechen).

• Magenschmerzen.

• Diarrhöe.

• Drossel.

• Hautausschlag.

Eine vollständige Liste der Nebenwirkungen, die mit Ihrem Arzneimittel verbunden sein können, finden Sie am besten in der gedruckten Packungsbeilage des Herstellers, die dem Arzneimittel beiliegt.

Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

How to manage phenoxymethylpenicillin side effects

Who should not take phenoxymethylpenicillin?

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions. Before starting phenoxymethylpenicillin let your doctor or dentist know about any of the following:

• If you have an allergic condition (such as asthma, eczema, or hay fever), or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine. This is especially important if you have ever had a bad reaction to any penicillin antibiotic.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding (although phenoxymethylpenicillin is not known to be harmful to babies).

• Wenn Sie andere Arzneimittel einnehmen. Dazu gehören alle Arzneimittel, die Sie einnehmen und die rezeptfrei erhältlich sind, sowie pflanzliche und ergänzende Arzneimittel.

How to take phenoxymethylpenicillin

• Read the leaflet in the pack before starting phenoxymethylpenicillin. It explains how to take it and lists possible side effects.

• Take phenoxymethylpenicillin exactly as prescribed. For short-term infections, take it four times a day; for long-term prevention, take one or two doses daily.

  • Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you what dose is right for you to take, and the full directions will also be printed on the label of the pack to remind you about what was said to you.

  • It is important that you space out the doses evenly during the day.

• Wenn Sie flüssige Medikamente für ein Kind bekommen haben, lesen Sie die Gebrauchsanweisung sorgfältig durch, um sicherzustellen, dass Sie die richtige Menge abmessen.

• Take phenoxymethylpenicillin on an empty stomach - 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating - so your body can absorb it properly.

• If you forget to take a dose at your usual time, take it as soon as you remember. Try to take the correct number of doses each day, but do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a forgotten dose.

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• Finish the full course of phenoxymethylpenicillin, even if you feel better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.

• Treatment usually lasts 7–10 days. If you’re still unwell after finishing, see your doctor. For long-term prevention, take it as prescribed.

• Thrush (in the mouth or vagina) can occur after antibiotics - speak to your doctor or pharmacist if this happens.

• Dieses Antibiotikum kann die Wirkung der Schluckimpfung gegen Typhus beeinträchtigen. Wenn bei Ihnen eine Impfung ansteht, stellen Sie sicher, dass die behandelnde Person weiß, dass Sie dieses Arzneimittel einnehmen.

How to store phenoxymethylpenicillin

• Bewahren Sie alle Arzneimittel außerhalb der Reichweite und Sichtweite von Kindern auf.

• An einem kühlen, trockenen Ort aufbewahren, vor direkter Hitze und Licht schützen.

• Wenn Sie flüssige Medikamente erhalten haben, bewahren Sie sie im Kühlschrank auf. Sie wurden in der Apotheke hergestellt und sind sieben Tage haltbar. Achten Sie also auf das Verfallsdatum auf der Flasche und verwenden Sie sie nach diesem Datum nicht mehr.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Can I drink alcohol on phenoxymethylpenicillin?

Yes, you can usually drink alcohol while taking phenoxymethylpenicillin. Alcohol does not directly interfere with how the medicine works, but drinking may make side effects like stomach upset or dizziness feel worse.

Will taking phenoxymethylpenicillin affect my contraception?

Phenoxymethylpenicillin does not usually affect hormonal contraception. You can continue using the pill, patch or coil as normal while taking this antibiotic. If you are concerned, speak to your doctor or pharmacist for reassurance.

Can I drive or ride a bike whilst taking phenoxymethylpenicillin?

Yes, you can usually drive or ride a bike while taking phenoxymethylpenicillin. The antibiotic does not normally affect your ability to drive.

Is phenoxymethylpenicillin stronger than amoxicillin?

No, phenoxymethylpenicillin is not generally considered stronger than amoxicillin. Amoxicillin is usually preferred for a wider range of infections because it is absorbed better and works against more types of bacteria. Phenoxymethylpenicillin is still effective, but it is typically used for more specific infections, such as strep throat.