Prescription
Antibiotic (Penicillin)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (also called Penicillin V) is an antibiotic that works by killing bacteria responsible for infections. It stops bacteria from building their protective walls, which causes them to die off.
What is it used for?
Throat infections (tonsillitissore throat)ear infectionsmouth and gum infectionsmild chest infectionsskin infectionsprevention of rheumatic fever
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