Medicines based on Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)
Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Information
Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
- Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Benefits & Uses
- Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Dosage & How to Take
- Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Side Effects
- Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) with Other Drugs
- Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)
- Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Benefits & Uses
Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Other Benefits
- Meningococcal Meningitis
- Pericarditis
- Endocarditis
- Gonorrhea
- Listeriosis
- Syphilis
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Botulism
- Scarlet Fever
- Nephritis
Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) is used -
Mild
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Urticaria
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Maculopapular rash
- Chills
- Joint pain
Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Related Warnings
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Is the use of Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) safely.
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Is the use of Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
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What is the effect of Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) on the Kidneys?
Using Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
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What is the effect of Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) on the Liver?
Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) does not damage the liver.
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What is the effect of Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) on the Heart?
Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) is not harmful for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) with Other Drugs
Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Sexually transmitted diseases
Frequently asked Questions about Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)
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Is this Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin).
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Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) since it will not make you feel sleepy.
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Is it safe?
Yes, Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
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Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)
You can take Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) with food.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Unknown
Frequently asked Questions about Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)
Question about 6 years ago
What is Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)?
Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other
Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) is a brand name of Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) and it comes in the form of injection and tablet. It belongs to the class of drugs known as penicillins. It is a prescription drug and a narrow-spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment of some bacterial infections such as empyema, pneumonia, diphtheria, pericarditis, endocarditis, and meningitis caused by susceptible bacteria. It is also used in prevention (prophylaxis) of rheumatic fever.
Question over 5 years ago
Does Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) cover enterococcus?
Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery
Yes, Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) covers Enterococcus faecalis bacteria but to increase the efficacy of Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) against this bacteria aminoglycosides antibiotics are given along with this drug. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm the susceptibility of this bacteria to Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin).
Question over 5 years ago
Does Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) contain penicillin?
Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology
Yes, Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) 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.
Question about 5 years ago
Does Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) treat syphilis?
Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) is used in the treatment of syphilis which is caused by bacteria Treponema pallidum. Usually, the treatment for syphilis with Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) continues over the duration of 1-3 weeks depending on the patient's condition and infection severity.
Question almost 5 years ago
Is Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) helpful in treating meningitis?
Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology
Yes, Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) is used in the treatment of meningitis which is caused by bacteria Neisseria meningitidis or Listeria monocytogenes. Usually, the treatment for syphilis with Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) continues over the duration of 2-3 weeks depending on the patient's condition and infection severity.
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