BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Technical Classification
8 Storage Conditions
9 Available Alternatives
- 9.1 Common Drugs with BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G as Ingredient
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Overview

BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G is a Schedule H drug.
Penicillin G benzathine is a slow-onset antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body. Penicillin G benzathine is used to treat many different types of severe infections, including strep infections, rheumatic fever, and syphilis.

Usage

BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G is generally used to treat: Rheumatic Fever, Syphilis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: IM (Intra-Mascular)

Precautions

Make sure you complete the course even if you start to feel better. it is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Diarrhoea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete Inform your doctor if it doesn’t stop or if you find blood in your stools. Discontinue Benzathine penicillin G and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Common Side-Effects

BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G : Nausea, Vomit, Eyes Blurred Vision, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness)

Technical Classification

BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G is categorized as: NATURAL PENICILLINS / PENICILLINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G as Ingredient

BENZATHINE 1200000 IU INJ	BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G 1200000.0 IU
BENZATHINE 500000 IU INJ	BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G 500000.0 IU
BENZATHINE 600000 IU INJ	BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G 600000.0 IU
PENCOM 12 INJ	BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G 1200000.0 IU
PENCOM 12 LAKH INJ	BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G 600000 IU
PENCOM 600000IU INJ	BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G 600000.0 IU