Lancashire and South Cumbria
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5 Infections

 

Prescribers must follow the relevant local and national guidance when treating an infection. Some anti-infectives require approval from the local Trust microbiology team for use, consult local guidance for further information.

Not all anti-infectives listed in this chapter will be available in all localities; availability will be guided by local need and resistance patterns.

05-01-01-01 Benzylpenicillin and phenoxymethylpenicillin

Benzylpenicillin
Formulary

Injection 600mg, 1.2g

When prescribing, dispensing, or administering, check that this is the correct preparation—benzylpenicillin sodium is a short-acting form of benzylpenicillin and is not interchangeable with benzathine benzylpenicillin.

Green Restricted Stat dose prior to hospital admission for suspected meningitis (paediatric patients) unless there is history of anaphylaxis. Restricted to localities which have approved this practice - refer to local guidelines.


Red View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Formulary
Tablets 250mg
Liquid 125mg/5mL, 250mg/5mL

Green View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF