Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Fortified PP is used in the treatment of syphilis which is caused by bacteria Treponema pallidum. Usually, the treatment for syphilis with Fortified PP continues over the duration of 1-3 weeks depending on the patient's condition and infection severity.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Fortified PP can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Fortified PP is helpful in treating non-severe cellulitis in which skin becomes swollen and red due to infection. Fortified PP contains penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) which is effective in the treatment of non-severe cellulitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes that are susceptible to Fortified PP.

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Fortified PP is a narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic which belongs to the class of drugs known as penicillins. It works by preventing the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. It also kills the bacteria during the stage of their active multiplication. It is effective against penicillin-susceptible bacteria such as staphylococci (barring the penicillinase-producing strains), streptococci (groups A, B, C, G, H, L, and M), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Treponema pallidum, and Neisseria meningitidis.

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Fortified PP covers Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and this bacteria is generally found to be susceptible to Fortified PP. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended before using this drug to confirm its susceptibility against this bacteria.