Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, BPG is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, BPG contains penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) which is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as penicillins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of some bacterial infections and also in the prevention of rheumatic fever.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, BPG can treat pneumonia caused by bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae). BPG works in pneumonia by preventing the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of the cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. It also kills the bacteria during the stage of their active multiplication.

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, BPG is not a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It contains penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) which is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as penicillins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of some bacterial infections.

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing BPG on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.