Pen-Rafa VK Forte

/ Rafa

Streptococcal pharyngitis (“strep throat”): The recommended dosage for children over 25kg is: 2 teaspoons of syrup in the morning (in total 500 mg) and 2 teaspoons of syrup in the evening (in total 500 mg), for 10 days.
Dosage for babies and children weighing less than 25kg: 25-50mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6-8 hours.
The recommended dosage for adults is: 4 teaspoons of syrup in the morning (in
total 1000 mg) and 4 teaspoons of syrup in the evening (in total 1000 mg), for 10 days.
Prophylaxis against bacterial endocarditis: In patients at high risk of acquiring bacterial endocarditis, when undergoing dental procedures or surgical procedures of the upper respiratory tract, the recommended dosage in adults and children over 25 kg bodyweight is: 8 teaspoons of syrup (in total 2000 mg) one hour before the procedure and 4 teaspoons of syrup (in total 1000 mg) 6 hours after the procedure. In children weighing less than 25 kg, the recommended dosage is: 4 teaspoons of syrup (in total 1000 mg) one hour before the procedure and 2 teaspoons of syrup (in total 500 mg) 6 hours after the procedure.
Directions for use: The medicine may be taken with meals.
For full details see prescribing information.

Penicillin V-K susceptible infections.

Hypersensitivity to penicillins, cephalosporins and penicillamine.

Pregnancy: Should only be used if the benefits to the mother outweigh the potential hazards to the fetus.
Lactation: Risk-benefit must be considered since use by nursing mother may lead to sensitization of the infant.
Infants: With caution, particularly in neonates. In the treatment of GABHS infections, therapy should be continued for at least 10 days to help prevent the occurrence of acute rheumatic fever or glomerulonephritis.

Heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, sore mouth and tongue or a change in the color of the tongue, rash or itching, difficulty in breathing.

Antidiarrheals, other antibiotics, oral contraceptives, probenecid, cyclosporins, methotrexate.

Pregnancy: Should only be used if the benefits to the mother outweigh the potential hazards to the fetus.
Lactation: Risk-benefit must be considered since use by nursing mother may lead to sensitization of the infant.