Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Benzathine Penicillin G
Chemical Class
Penicillin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Penicillin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics and Penicillinase-sensitive Penicillin pharmacological group
Benzathine Penicillin also known as Benzethacil. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Penicillin. It belongs to Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics and Penicillinase-sensitive Penicillin pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Benzathine Penicillin is 909.10. Its pKa is 2.8.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM
0.6 to 1.2 million units — As recommended.
single dose every 3 weeks dose and duration may vary according to indication
2
Child · Intra Muscular
22.9 to 45.8 mg/kg — As recommended.
Every 5-7 Days
3
Child · Oral
22.9 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Benzathine Penicillin is contraindicated in conditions like Seizures
Important Warnings
Benzathine penicillin should be used with caution in patients with medical history especially of any kidney disease, stomach or intestine diseases or allergies to penicillin or other antibiotics
Use with caution during pregnancy or lactation
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Benzathine Penicillinwhich give rise to further complications include UrticariaAllergic reactionsSerum sicknessSkin reactions.Benzathine Penicillin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylactoid reactionswhich are responsible for the discontinuation of Benzathine Penicillin therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Benzathine Penicillin are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include Loose stoolsBurning discomfortLocal painDeep muscle soreness.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Benzathine Penicillin was found.
Storage
Injections Store in a well closed container, Below 30°C.
Price Intelligence
Price not recorded
No observed retail price and no approved ceiling matched to this pack.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 119.29
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Benzathine Penicillin G, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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Rs 62.2 ceiling
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+ Benzyl Penicillin
Rs 1.98 ceiling
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+ Nystatin
Rs 84.46 ceiling
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+ Nystatin
Rs 84.47 ceiling
Mediate Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
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+ Penicillin, Penicillin-G Benzathine
Rs 46.87
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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