Benzylpenicillin (penicillin G)

Penicillin G Potassium for Injection, USP may be given intravenously or intramuscularly. The usual dose recommendations are as follows: Adult patients (*) Because of its short half-life, Penicillin G is administered in divided doses, usually every 4 to 6 hours with the exception of meningococcal meningitis/septicemia, i.e., every 2 hours. CLINICAL INDICATION DOSAGE Serious infections due to susceptible strains of streptococci (including S.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

A history of a hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reaction to any penicillin is a contraindication.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy. These reactions are more likely to occur in individuals with a history of penicillin hypersensitivity and/or a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens. There have been reports of individuals with a history of penicillin hypersensitivity who have experienced severe reactions when treated with cephalosporins. Before initiating therapy with penicillin G, careful inquiry should be made concerning previous hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins, cephalosporins, or other allergens.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Body as a whole The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction is a systemic reaction, that may occur after the initiation of penicillin therapy in patients with syphilis or other spirochetal infections (i.e., Lyme disease and Relapsing fever). The reaction begins one to two hours after initiation of therapy and disappears within 12 to 24 hours.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

30 products from 7 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Conditions Store dry powder at 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF). Sterile constituted solutions may be kept in a refrigerator at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). When refrigerated, penicillin solutions may be stored for seven days without loss of potency. DISCARD UNUSED SOLUTION AFTER 7 DAYS. Sterile, Nonpyrogenic, Preservative-free. The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.