Oracyn K 250 - Tablet Phenoxymethyl Penicillin - 250mg 10 Tablet(s) / Strip Synovia Pharma PLC. Introduction: Oracyn K 250 is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, like, infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin and soft tissues. It is also used in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis. Oracyn K 250 is also used to prevent some infections such as Rheumatic fever and infection of the heart valves (bacterial endocarditis) in people with pre-existing heart disease. It is a penicillin-type of antibiotic, which mainly fights and stops the growth of the gram-positive type of bacteria. This tablet should be swallowed empty stomach with a glass of... Uses of Oracyn K 250: Bacterial infectionsSyphilis Side effects of Oracyn K 250: RashVomitingAllergic reactionNauseaDiarrhea How to use Oracyn K 250: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oracyn K 250 is to be taken empty stomach. How Oracyn K 250 works: Oracyn K 250 is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive. Indication: Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, Skin & soft tissue infections, Anthrax, Lyme disease, Rheumatic fever, Spleen disorders, Dental Abscesses, gingivitis, upper respiratory tract, scarlet fever, erysipelas, otitis media, Vincent's infection Adult Dose: Oral Adult: Usually 250-500 mg 6 hourly Prophylaxis of recurrent rheumatic fever 250 mg twice daily. Streptococcal infections of the upper respiratory tract, including scarlet fever and erysipelas 125-250 mg 6-8 hrly for 10 days. Pneumococcal infections of the respiratory tract, including otitis media 250-500 mg 6 hrly until patient is afebrile for at least 2 days. Fusospirochetosis (Vincent's infection) of the oropharynx; Staphylococcal infections of the skin and soft tissue 250-500 mg 6-8 hrly. Child Dose: Oral Tablet Children: PO 25–50 mg/kg/day q6h Syrup Dry Syrup: 1-2 tea-spoonful (5-10ml) 6 hourly Forte Syrup: ½-1 tea-spoonful (2.5-5ml) 6 hourly Infants: 62.5-125 mg 6 hourly Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Mode of Action: Inhibits the biosynthesis of cell wall mucopeptide; bactericidal against sensitive organisms when adequate concentrations are reached, and most effective during the stage of active multiplication; inadequate concentrations may produce only bacteriostatic effects. Precaution: Monitor renal and haematologic systems periodically during prolonged therapy or if high dose is used. Use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms. Cross-sensitivity with cephalosporins may occur. History of significant allergies and/or asthma. Pregnancy and lactation. Side Effect: Nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhoea, black hairy tongue; skin eruptions (maculopapular to exfoliative dermatitis), urticaria and other serum-sickness like reactions, laryngeal oedema; fever, eosinophilia. Potentially Fatal: Anaphylaxis.