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Rx- Generic:
- Benzyl Penicillin
- Company:
- Opsonin Pharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Injection
- Pack size:
- Injection
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৳ 11.29/unit
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At a glance
Benzyl Penicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, and sexually transmitted diseases like Syphilis.
Indications
- Meningitis
- Anthrax
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Bacterial endocarditis
- Septicemia
- Diphtheria
- Syphilis
- Cellulitis
- Gonorrhea
- Aspiration pneumonia
- Lung abscess
- Septic arthritis
- Gangrene
- Prevention of rheumatic fever
Dosage
Adult:
- Bacterial endocarditis (with aminoglycoside): 1.2 g IV every 4 hours
- Group B streptococcal infection prophylaxis (intrapartum): Initial 3 g, then 1.5 g every 4 hours until delivery
- Meningococcal/Pneumococcal meningitis: 2.4 g every 4 hours (up to 18 g/day for meningococcal meningitis)
- Susceptible infections (IV/IM): 0.6-4.8 g/day in divided doses
Pediatric (Infants & Children):
- Bacterial infection (IV/IM): 100,000–250,000 units/kg/day every 4-6 hours
- Maximum daily dose: 24 million units
Renal Dose: Dosing interval should be no more frequent than every 8-10 hours.
Side effects
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Urticaria
- Fever
- Joint pain
- Angioedema
- Serum sickness
- Hemolytic anemia
- Interstitial nephritis
- Neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- CNS toxicity (including seizures)
- Anaphylaxis (potentially fatal)
Precautions & warnings
- Inform your doctor if allergic to penicillin or penicillin-type medicines
- Complete the full course - do not stop even if you feel better
- Stop and inform your doctor immediately if you develop allergic reactions (rash, swelling of face/throat/tongue, breathing difficulties)
- Dose adjustment needed in renal impairment (risk of neurotoxicity)
- Monitor serum potassium, renal and hematological status
- Avoid high doses in renal impairment or heart failure
- Avoid intrathecal route
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.