Penicillin G Benzathine Intramusc. - Penicillin G Benzathine - Injection Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Penicillin G Benzathine Intramusc.
• Bicillin L-A
• pen-ih-SILL-in G BEN-zuh-theen

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause mild diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting or irritation at injection site during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop.

Read Before Using Penicillin G Benzathine Intramusc. (precautions)

• Before using this drug tell your doctor your medical history especially.

Penicillin G Benzathine Intramusc. Storage Instructions

• Store this medication in a refrigerator between 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C).
• Do not freeze.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• It is important you receive all scheduled doses.
• Consult your doctor if you miss any.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all the medications you take (prescription and nonprescription) especially probenecid, birth control pills, tetracyclines, certain live vaccines or aminoglycosides (for example, gentamicin).
• This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
• Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Usage Instructions

• This drug is administered by a doctor or nurse and is injected into a large muscle.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• This is done by scheduling the doses at evenly spaced intervals.
• If more than one dose is required make sure you do not miss any doses.
• The number of doses depend on the type of infection.
• Continue to receive this medication until the fully prescribed treatment program is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Penicillin G Benzathine Intramusc. Miscellaneous Notes

• Certain urine glucose test results may be affected by this drug.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Medicinal Applications

• Penicillin G benzathine is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.