LPV®
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine,
speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
LPV contains the active ingredient, phenoxymethylpenicillin. LPV is used to treat
infections in different parts of the body caused by certain bacteria.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I taking LPV? in the full CMI.
Do not take if you have ever had an allergic reaction to LPV or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI or to any medicines containing phenoxymethylpenicillin,
any other penicillins.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, are allergic to cephalosporin
antibiotics, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I take LPV? in the full CMI.
Some medicines may interfere with LPV and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
Your doctor will decide the best dose and how often you should take LPV.
Follow your doctor’s instructions and complete the full course of LPV prescribed by
them.
More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I take LPV? in the full CMI.
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Things you should do
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Tell your doctor immediately if your symptoms do not improve within a few days, become
worse or you do not feel well while taking LPV
Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking LPV
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are taking LPV.
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Things you should not do
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Do not stop taking LPV or change the dosage without checking with your doctor.
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Driving or using machines
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Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how LPV affects you.
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Drinking alcohol
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Drinking alcohol while taking medicines is not recommended.
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Looking after your medicine
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Store capsules below 25°C in a cool dry place.
Keep out of reach of children
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For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while taking LPV? in the full CMI.
Common side effects include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or fever or
a black hairy tongue. Serious side effects include severe watery or bloody diarrhoea,
and hypersensitivity and allergic reactions.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section
6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
LPV®
Active ingredient: Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using LPV. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information
or if you have any concerns or questions about using LPV.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
LPV contains the active ingredient, phenoxymethylpenicillin. LPV is an antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called penicillins. These
antibiotics work by killing the bacteria that are causing your infection.
LPV is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by certain bacteria.
LPV may also be used to prevent infections before, during and after surgery but will
not work against infections caused by viruses, such as colds.
Do not take LPV:
If you are allergic to phenoxymethylpenicillin, any other penicillins or to any of
the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. Some of the symptoms of an allergic
reaction may include:
shortness of breath
wheezing or difficulty breathing
swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
rash, itching or hives on the skin
Always check the ingredients to make sure you can take LPV
To treat any other medical conditions unless instructed by your doctor
If the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
Check with your doctor if you:
Have allergies to any medicines, and in particular to cephalosporin antibiotics, foods,
preservatives or dyes
Have previously had or currently have any health issues, such as asthma
Have a potassium deficiency or have high potassium blood levels. Each LPV 250 mg capsule
contains 28 mg potassium and each LPV 500 mg capsule contains 55 mg potassium.
Take any medicines for any other condition.
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of taking LPV while pregnant and breastfeeding
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any
medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy,
supermarket or health food shop.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins
or supplements you are taking and if these affect LPV.
How much to take:
Your doctor will decide the best dose and how often you should take LPV.
Follow your doctor’s instructions and complete the full course prescribed by them,
even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you do not finish all your LPV,
the bacteria causing your infection may not clear completely or your symptoms may
return.
Swallow the capsules whole with a glass of water.
When to take LPV:
Take about one hour before food or two hours after food. It can be taken with food,
but it may not be as effective.
If you forget to take LPV:
LPV should be taken regularly at the same time each day.
If you miss a dose and it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed
and take your next dose when you are meant to.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed.
If you take too much LPV:
If you think that you have taken too much LPV, you may need urgent medical attention.
You should immediately:
phone the Poisons Information Centre
(by calling 13 11 26), or
(by calling 13 11 26), or
contact your doctor, or
go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
Call your doctor straight away:
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or become worse
If you do not feel well while taking LPV
If you experience any of the following, even if they occur several weeks after stopping
treatment with LPV:
severe stomach cramps or pain
severe watery or bloody diarrhoea
with or without a fever
Do not take any diarrhoea medication without first checking with your doctor. You
may have a serious condition affecting your bowel requiring urgent medical attention
If you become pregnant while taking LPV.
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are taking LPV, especially
if they are about to prescribe any new medication for you.
Things you should not do:
Do not take LPV to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to
Do not give your medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as
you
Do not stop taking LPV or change the dosage without checking with your doctor. LPV
must be taken for the full course as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking
LPV without completing the full course, your condition may worsen.
Driving or using machines:
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how LPV affects
you.
LPV is not expected to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However,
you should be careful with these activities until you know how LPV affects you.
Children should be careful riding bicycles or climbing on playground equipment until
you know how LPV affects them.
Drinking alcohol:
Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
Drinking alcohol whilst taking medication is not recommended.
Looking after your medicine:
Store below 25°C
Store LPV in the blister pack until it is time to take them.
Follow the instructions in the carton on how to take care of your medicine properly.
Store it in a cool dry place away from moisture, heat or sunlight; for example, do
not store it:
in the bathroom or near a sink, or
in the car or on window sills.
Keep it where young children cannot reach it.
Getting rid of any unwanted medicine:
If you no longer need to take this medicine or it is out of date, take it to any pharmacy
for safe disposal.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of
them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any further questions about side effects.
Less serious side effects:
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Less serious side effects
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What to do
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Common side effects:
Diarrhoea
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Fever
Black hairy tongue
Other side effects:
Rash and itchiness
Sore throat, difficulty swallowing and bringing up undigested food
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Speak to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects and they worry
you.
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Serious side effects:
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Serious side effects
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What to do
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Severe stomach cramps or pain
Severe watery or bloody diarrhoea
Fever (when associated with the above symptoms
Sudden signs of allergy such as skin reactions, with swelling of the face, lips, tongue
or other parts of the body
Shortness of breath
Wheezing or trouble breathing
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Call your doctor straight away, or go straight to the Emergency Department at your
nearest hospital if you notice any of these serious side effects.
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Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you
feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.
Reporting side effects:
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can
report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop
taking any of your medicines.
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
What LPV 250 mg capsules contain:
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Active ingredient
(main ingredient)
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin (as the potassium salt)
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Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)
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Brilliant blue FCF
Carbon black
Erythrosine
Gelatin
Magnesium stearate
Opacode black A-10259
Sunset yellow FCF
Titanium dioxide
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Potential allergens
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None
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What LPV 500 mg capsules contain:
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Active ingredient
(main ingredient)
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin (as the potassium salt)
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Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)
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Brilliant blue FCF
Erythrosine
Gelatin
Magnesium stearate
Opacode black A-10259
Sunset yellow FCF
Titanium dioxide
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Potential allergens
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None
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Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What does LPV looks like:
LPV 250 mg capsules: Opaque red cap and opaque grey body with "LPV250" printed in
black ink on cap and body. They come in a blister pack of 50 capsules.
Registration number: AUST R 66510
LPV 500 mg capsules: Red opaque cap and pink body with "LPV500" printed in black ink
on cap and body. They come in a blister pack of 50 capsules.
Registration number: AUST R 66511
