BENZATHINE 500000 IU INJ

Overview

BENZATHINE 500000 IU INJ is a Schedule H antibiotic.

BENZATHINE 500000 IU INJ is composed of: BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G (500000.0 IU)

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 500000 IU INJ is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for BENZATHINE 500000 IU INJ and its Constituents


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

Available Alternatives for BENZATHINE 500000 IU INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BENZATHINE 500000 IU INJINR 5.81 for 1 INJECTIONBENZATHINE PENICILLIN G 500000.0 IU

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BENZATHINE 1200000 IU INJINR 10.76 for 1 INJECTIONBENZATHINE PENICILLIN G 1200000.0 IU
BENZATHINE 600000 IU INJINR 7.89 for 1 INJECTIONBENZATHINE PENICILLIN G 600000.0 IU
BENZATHINE PENICILLIN GBENZATHINE PENICILLIN G
PENCOM 12 INJINR 11.62 for 5 ML INJECTIONBENZATHINE PENICILLIN G 1200000.0 IU
PENCOM 12 LAKH INJINR 11.62 for 5 ML INJECTIONBENZATHINE PENICILLIN G 600000 IU
PENCOM 600000IU INJINR 7.47 for 5 ML INJECTIONBENZATHINE PENICILLIN G 600000.0 IU