<p>The dosage of Phenoxymethyl penicillin should be determined according to the sensitivity of the causative micro-organism and the severity of the infection, and adjusted to the clinical response of the patient.<br />
<br />
<strong>Adults</strong>: 250-500 mg 6 hourly<br />
<br />
<strong>Children (above 1 year)</strong>:</p>

<ul>
	<li>125-250 mg 6 hourly</li>
	<li>125 mg/5 ml powder for suspension: 1-2 teaspoonful (5-10 ml) 6 hourly</li>
	<li>250 mg/5 ml powder for suspension: &frac12;-1 teaspoonful (2.5-5 ml) 6 hourly</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Infants (below 1 year)</strong>:</p>

<ul>
	<li>62.5-125 mg 6 hourly.</li>
	<li>125 mg/5 ml powder for suspension: &frac12;-1 teaspoonful (2.5-5 ml) 6 hourly, or as prescribed by the physician.</li>
</ul>

<p>Phenoxymethyl penicillin is best taken with an empty stomach, preferably at least 1 hour before or 2 hour after meal.</p>

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<p><strong>Administration</strong></p>

<p>Phenoxymethyl Penicillin is best taken on an empty stomach, preferably one hour before meals. The tablets are swallowed without chewing with sufficient amounts of liquid. Before each use of this syrup, the bottle has to be shaken vigorously.</p>