Can Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg be used for skin boils on the face ?
Phenoxymethylpenicillin, commonly known as penicillin V, is the orally-active form of penicillin. It is less active than benzylpenicillin, however, and is appropriate only in conditions where high tissue concentrations are not required. Specific indications for phenoxymethylpenicillin include: * Infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes # Tonsillitis # Pharyngitis # Skin infections * Prophylaxis of rheumatic fever * Moderate-to-severe gingivitis (with metronidazole) Penicillin V is the first choice in the treatment of odontogenic infections. (Wikipedia) Penicillin V potassium is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia, scarlet fever, and ear, skin, and throat infections. It also is used to prevent recurrent rheumatic fever and chorea.
