penicillin G benzathine & proc IM
Generic Name: PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE/PENICILLIN G PROCAINE - INJECTIONPronounced: (pen-ih-SILL-in G BEN-zuh-theen/pen-ih-SILL-in G PRO-cane)
penicillin G benzathine & proc IM Uses
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a long-acting natural penicillin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
This medication should not be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., syphilis, gonorrhea).
How To Use penicillin G benzathine & proc IM
See also Warning section.
This medication is given by injection into a large muscle by a health care professional.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. For children, the dosage is also based on weight.
Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, if more than one dose is needed, receive this drug at evenly spaced intervals as prescribed by your doctor, and make sure not to miss any doses.
Continue to receive this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.
Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
