DRUG	SUPPLIED	DOSE	COMMENTS
PENICILLIN V (Paeds) Mechanism of action: Beta-lactam antibiotic. Ref: 6, 44, 67, 130 Last update: 2022-08-24	tablet:  300 mg (480 000 U)	Children: 8-17 mg/kg/dose PO Q8H OR 6-13 mg/kg/dose PO Q6H Max: 2 g/day Prophylaxis for Asplenia: > 3 months to 5 years old:  150 mg PO BID. >5 years old:  300 mg PO BID.	Oral solution no longer available. Tablets can be split. Pharmacy will round dose to nearest available tablet strength. 1600 U Pen G = 1 mg Pen V. Take on an empty stomach (1 hr before or 2 hrs after meals). For asplenia prophylaxis in infants and that cannot swallow tablets, use amoxicillin oral suspension. Standard Prescription: penicillin V __mg PO Q__H (__mg/kg/24 hr)