Description:

 Prescription antibiotic injection for treating various bacterial infections.

Prescription: 

• Prescription-only (Rx)

Dosage:

• Adults: 0.5-2 million units IV/IM every 4-6 hours
• Children: Consult healthcare professional

Therapeutic Category:

•  Antibiotic, Penicillin

Active Ingredients/Composition:

• Penicillin G (Crystalline) 0.5-2 million units
• Sodium citrate (stabilizer)
• Water for injection (solvent)

Variant:

• Crystalline Penicillin Injection 0.5 million units/mL
• Crystalline Penicillin Injection 1 million units/mL
• Crystalline Penicillin Injection 2 million units/mL

Consume Type:

• Intravenous (IV) or Intramuscular (IM) injection

Directions/Usage:

•  Reconstitute with sterile water for injection.
•  Administer IV or IM as directed.

Common Side Effects:

• Allergic reactions
• Hypersensitivity
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Package Type:

• Glass ampoules or vials of 0.5-2 million units
• Cartons of 10 or 20 ampoules/vials

Storage Advice:

• Store at refrigerated temperature (2-8°C/36-46°F)
• Protect from light
• Do not freeze

Safety Advice:

• Use as directed
• Monitor for signs of allergic reactions
• Consult healthcare professional if symptoms persist

Product Substitutes:

• Pfizerpen (Penicillin G)
• Bicillin (Penicillin G Benzathine)
• Other penicillin antibiotics (various manufacturers)

Manufacturer/Marketer:

Produced by various pharmaceutical manufacturers globally. For example, Shanxi Shuguang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (China) markets a vial formulation imported to Nigeria, registered in NAFDAC. Some Ghanaian pharmacies list “various manufacturers” and report United States as country of origin for some brands.

Country of Origin:

•  United States