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Bicillin L-A
Penicillin G Benzathene Inj


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

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bicillin L-A
Penicillin G Benzathine

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


Storage
  • Store Bicillin L-A in a refrigerator between 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C).
  • Do not freeze.


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

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Bicillin LA and Bicillin CR
Bicillin LA and Bicillin CR
Bicillin® C-R and L-A
Bicillin® C-R and L-A

How To Use
  • Bicillin L-A 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 Bicillin L-A 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.

Side Effects
  • Bicillin L-A 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: watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellowing of the eyes or skin, unusual tiredness or weakness.
  • Use of Bicillin L-A for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
  • In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Bicillin L-A, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: wheezing, difficulty breathing, skin rash, hives, itching.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before using Bicillin L-A tell your doctor your medical history especially: kidney disease, stomach/intestine diseases, allergies to penicillins or other antibiotics.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Bicillin L-A.
  • Bicillin L-A is excreted into breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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 (e.g., gentamicin).
  • Bicillin L-A 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.
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