Penicillin g benzathine and penicillin g procaine (Intramuscular)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 21, 2021.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Bicillin C-R
• Bicillin CR 900/300

Available Dosage Forms:

• Suspension

Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Pharmacologic Class: Penicillin, Natural

Uses for penicillin g benzathine and penicillin g procaine

Penicillin G benzathine and penicillin G procaine combination injection is used to treat moderate to severe bacterial infections (eg, infections of the upper respiratory tract, scarlet fever, erysipelas, skin and soft tissue infections, severe pneumonia and otitis media). Penicillin g benzathine and penicillin g procaine is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

Penicillin g benzathine and penicillin g procaine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before using penicillin g benzathine and penicillin g procaine

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For penicillin g benzathine and penicillin g procaine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to penicillin g benzathine and penicillin g procaine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of penicillin G benzathine and penicillin G procaine combination injection in children. Safety and efficacy have been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of penicillin G benzathine and penicillin G procaine combination injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving penicillin g benzathine and penicillin g procaine.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving penicillin g benzathine and penicillin g procaine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. Th..