{"product_id":"phenoxymethylpenicillin-penicillin-v-250mg-tablets","title":"Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) 250mg Tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhenoxymethylpenicillin (penicillin V) is a prescription-only antibiotic used to treat sore throat, pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by bacteria such as group A streptococcus (Strep A). At Ways Pharmacy it is supplied only after a pharmacist has assessed your symptoms and confirmed that an antibiotic is appropriate. Most sore throats are caused by viruses and get better without antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to access this medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/app.nymoclinic.co.uk\/public\/pgd-book\/ways-pharmacy-holborn\/9c677016-ce2c-4977-ac47-b558940ee7a9\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart your free online assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Complete a short questionnaire and confirm your identity by uploading photo ID or showing it on a video call.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePharmacist reviews and speaks with you.\u003c\/strong\u003e A GPhC-registered pharmacist contacts you by phone or video. For a sore throat, the pharmacist will usually ask you to come into our Holborn pharmacy for a free throat examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf suitable, order and pay on this page.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the pharmacist confirms the medicine is suitable, you select the course and check out on this page, or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+442081067084\"\u003e020 8106 7084\u003c\/a\u003e. If it is not suitable — including when the pharmacist recommends self-care instead — you pay nothing and the pharmacist explains your other options. If you have already paid and the pharmacist finds the medicine is not suitable, you receive a full refund.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe post your medicine or you collect it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once approved, orders placed by 3pm on a weekday are posted the same day (see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e), or you can collect from Holborn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no separate consultation fee. If the medicine you chose is not suitable, the pharmacist may suggest another option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg (as potassium salt) — brand may vary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMedicine type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePenicillin antibiotic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUsed for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacterial sore throat, pharyngitis and tonsillitis when the pharmacist's assessment shows an antibiotic is likely to help\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 tablets — a 5-day course at the adult dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£19.99 for a 5-day course · no consultation fee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the pharmacist decides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pharmacist uses a recognised scoring system (FeverPAIN or Centor) together with a throat examination. Antibiotics are offered only when the score and your symptoms suggest a bacterial infection. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/sore-throat-treatment-holborn\"\u003esore throat service\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults and children aged 12 and over: 500mg (2 tablets) four times a day for 5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren aged 6 to 11: 250mg (1 tablet) four times a day for 5 days, with a parent or guardian present at the consultation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake on an empty stomach — at least 1 hour before food or 2 hours after\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish the whole course, even if you feel better sooner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pharmacist will confirm the exact dose for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho should not take this medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone allergic to penicillin or other beta-lactam antibiotics (the pharmacist can consider clarithromycin or erythromycin instead)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople with warning signs that need urgent care: difficulty breathing or swallowing saliva, drooling, a muffled voice or severe one-sided throat pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople whose sore throat has lasted more than 7 days or has not improved after antibiotics — please see a GP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePossible side effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common are feeling sick, diarrhoea and a mild rash. Stop taking it and get urgent medical help if you develop swelling of the face, lips or throat, difficulty breathing or a widespread rash. Tell the pharmacist about any other medicines you take, including methotrexate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegulatory information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal status: Prescription-only medicine (POM), supplied under a Patient Group Direction after pharmacist assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePharmacy: Ways Pharmacy, 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET · GPhC-registered premises 9012227\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatient information leaflet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/search?q=phenoxymethylpenicillin\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eelectronic Medicines Compendium (emc)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReport suspected side effects through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMHRA Yellow Card Scheme\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThis page gives factual information about a prescription-only medicine and is not an advertisement to the public. 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