Sodium: This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per ml, ie essentially ‘sodium-free’.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow to use Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL<\/h2>\n\n\n\nUse for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dose\u00a0one is determined by a doctor and is based on the type of\u00a0infection\u00a0you \/ your child has body weight, and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL is a\u00a0granulate\u00a0before it is prepared at the pharmacy.\u00a0Shake the bottle well before use to make sure that the solution\/suspension is well mixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use the 10 ml dose cup (50 mg \/ ml and 100 mg \/ ml) or the 5 ml dosing syringe (250 mg \/ ml) to measure dose one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you use more Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL than you should <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you \/ your child has taken too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0a child ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, altered level of consciousness, salt balance disorders, muscle twitching, seizures, unconsciousness (\u00a0coma\u00a0), severe\u00a0anemia\u00a0and jaundice, and\u00a0kidney failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to use Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you stop using Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Even if you feel better after just a few days, it is important to take the entire course of treatment with Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL as prescribed by your\u00a0doctor.\u00a0Otherwise, some bacteria may survive, start growing and cause a new\u00a0infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPossible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Nausea, diarrhea<\/li>
- Rash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n- Fever<\/li>
- Vomiting<\/li>
- Stomatitis\u00a0(\u00a0infection\u00a0of the mouth)<\/li>
- Inflammation\u00a0of the tongue<\/li>
- Digestive problems<\/li>
- Joint pain<\/li>
- Urticaria,\u00a0swelling\u00a0of the skin, red rash (\u00a0erythema multiforme or exfoliative\u00a0dermatitis\u00a0).\u00a0Exfoliative\u00a0dermatitis\u00a0is a serious skin condition (with symptoms such as reddening of the skin and peeling of the skin), consult a doctor or hospital.<\/li>
- Hematopoiesis (high level of\u00a0eosinophils\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Severe allergic reaction ( anaphylactic reaction ). Stop taking Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL and consult a doctor or hospital.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Changes in the blood picture: decrease in\u00a0red blood cells\u00a0(\u00a0hemolytic anemia\u00a0) which causes\u00a0anemia\u00a0– similar symptoms such as fatigue and fever.\u00a0Decrease in\u00a0leukocytes\u00a0(\u00a0leukopenia\u00a0) which increases the tendency to get\u00a0an infection.\u00a0Dilation of\u00a0platelets\u00a0(\u00a0thrombocytopenia\u00a0).\u00a0Decrease in\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0(\u00a0agranulocytosis\u00a0) which causes fever, and infectious symptoms such as the sore throat or urination problems.\u00a0These conditions can be serious.\u00a0Contact a doctor immediately if you get a fever.<\/li>
- A positive result on the Coombs test (test for hemolytic syndromes).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to store Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 50 mg \/ ml, oral solution<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nPhenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 100 mg \/ ml, oral suspension<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nStore the solution\/suspension in a refrigerator (2\u00a0o<\/sup>\u00a0C-8\u00a0o<\/sup>\u00a0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt should be used within 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 250 mg \/ ml, oral solution<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe solution is stored in a refrigerator (2 o<\/sup> C-8 o<\/sup> C).<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt should be used within 20 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- The active substance is phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium.\u00a0After\u00a0reconstitution\u00a0at the pharmacy contains 1 ml of:
- 50 mg \/ ml\u00a0oral\u00a0solution: 50 mg phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium<\/li>
- 100 mg \/ ml\u00a0oral\u00a0suspension: 100 mg phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium<\/li>
- 250 mg \/ ml\u00a0oral\u00a0solution: 250 mg phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The other ingredients are
- Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 50 mg\/ml\u00a0granules\u00a0for\u00a0oral\u00a0solution: aspartame E951, flavoring (orange, caramel), sodium benzoate E211, sodium citrate E331, sucrose, povidone, propylene glycol E1520<\/li>
- Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 100 mg \/ ml\u00a0granules\u00a0for\u00a0oral\u00a0suspension: aspartame E951, flavoring (lemon, cocoa), sodium benzoate E211, sodium citrate E331, sucrose, titanium dioxide E171, povidone, propylene glycol E1520<\/li>
- Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 250 mg\/ml\u00a0granules\u00a0for\u00a0oral\u00a0solution: aspartame E951, flavoring (grapefruit, apricot), sodium benzoate E211, sodium citrate E331, sucrose, povidone, propylene glycol E1520, benzyl alcohol E1519<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Granules\u00a0for\u00a0oral\u00a0suspension\u00a0and\u00a0oral\u00a0solution: White to off-white\u00a0granules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prepared suspension \/ solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 50 mg \/ ml granules for oral solution: Clear solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 100 mg\/ml\u00a0granules\u00a0for\u00a0oral\u00a0suspension:\u00a0Homogeneous\u00a0white to off-white\u00a0suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 250 mg \/ ml granules for oral solution: Clear solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pack sizes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nPhenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 50 and 100 mg \/ ml granules for oral solution \/ suspension: 60, 125 and 200 ml with a 10 ml dose cup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL 250 mg\/ml\u00a0granules\u00a0for\u00a0oral\u00a0solution: 20 and 40 ml with a 5 ml dosing syringe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
EQL Pharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stortorget 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
222 23 Lund<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDenmark: Phenoxymethylpenicillin EQL<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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