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Intramuscular benzathine penicillin is indicated in the treatment of infections due to penicillin-sensitive micro-organisms that are susceptible to the low and very prolonged serum levels common to this particular dosage form. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies (including sensitivity tests) and by clinical response. The following infections will usually respond to adequate dosage of intramuscular benzathine penicillin: Streptococcal infections (Group A - without bacteraemia). Mild-to-moderate infections of the upper respiratory tract (e.g. pharyngitis). Venereal infections - Syphilis, yaws, bejel and pinta. Medical conditions in which benzathine penicillin therapy is indicated as prophylaxis: Rheumatic fever and/or chorea - Prophylaxis with benzathine penicillin has proven effective in preventing recurrence of these conditions. It has also been used as a follow-up prophylactic therapy for preventing rheumatic heart disease and acute glomerulonephritis.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
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You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Intramuscular benzathine penicillin is indicated in the treatment of infections due to penicillin-sensitive micro-organisms that are susceptible to the low and very prolonged serum levels common to this particular dosage form. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies (including sensitivity tests) and by clinical response. The following infections will usually respond to adequate dosage of intramuscular benzathine penicillin: Streptococcal infections (Group A - without bacteraemia). Mild-to-moderate infections of the upper respiratory tract (e.g. pharyngitis). Venereal infections - Syphilis, yaws, bejel and pinta. Medical conditions in which benzathine penicillin therapy is indicated as prophylaxis: Rheumatic fever and/or chorea - Prophylaxis with benzathine penicillin has proven effective in preventing recurrence of these conditions. It has also been used as a follow-up prophylactic therapy for preventing rheumatic heart disease and acute glomerulonephritis.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Intramuscular benzathine benzylpenicillin is indicated in the treatment of infections due to
penicillin-sensitive micro-organisms that are susceptible to the low and very prolonged serum
levels common to this particular dosage form. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological
studies (including sensitivity tests) and by clinical response.
The following infections will usually respond to adequate dosage of intramuscular benzathine
benzylpenicillin:
Streptococcal infections (Group A - without bacteraemia). Mild-to-moderate infections
of the upper respiratory tract (e.g., pharyngitis).
Venereal infections - Syphilis, yaws, bejel and pinta.
Medical conditions in which benzathine benzylpenicillin therapy is indicated as
prophylaxis:
Rheumatic fever and/or chorea - Prophylaxis with benzathine benzylpenicillin has proven
effective in preventing recurrence of these conditions. It has also been used as follow-up
prophylactic therapy for rheumatic heart disease and acute glomerulonephritis.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Intramuscular benzathine benzylpenicillin is indicated in the treatment of infections due to
penicillin-sensitive micro-organisms that are susceptible to the low and very prolonged serum
levels common to this particular dosage form. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological
studies (including sensitivity tests) and by clinical response.
The following infections will usually respond to adequate dosage of intramuscular benzathine
benzylpenicillin:
Streptococcal infections (Group A - without bacteraemia). Mild-to-moderate infections
of the upper respiratory tract (e.g., pharyngitis).
Venereal infections - Syphilis, yaws, bejel and pinta.
Medical conditions in which benzathine benzylpenicillin therapy is indicated as
prophylaxis:
Rheumatic fever and/or chorea - Prophylaxis with benzathine benzylpenicillin has proven
effective in preventing recurrence of these conditions. It has also been used as follow-up
prophylactic therapy for rheumatic heart disease and acute glomerulonephritis.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Intramuscular benzathine penicillin is indicated in the treatment of infections due to penicillin-sensitive micro-organisms that are susceptible to the low and very prolonged serum levels common to this particular dosage form. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies (including sensitivity tests) and by clinical response. The following infections will usually respond to adequate dosage of intramuscular benzathine penicillin: Streptococcal infections (Group A - without bacteraemia). Mild-to-moderate infections of the upper respiratory tract (e.g. pharyngitis). Venereal infections - Syphilis, yaws, bejel and pinta. Medical conditions in which benzathine penicillin therapy is indicated as prophylaxis: Rheumatic fever and/or chorea - Prophylaxis with benzathine penicillin has proven effective in preventing recurrence of these conditions. It has also been used as a follow-up prophylactic therapy for preventing rheumatic heart disease and acute glomerulonephritis.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Intramuscular benzathine penicillin is indicated in the treatment of infections due to penicillin-sensitive micro-organisms that are susceptible to the low and very prolonged serum levels common to this particular dosage form. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies (including sensitivity tests) and by clinical response. The following infections will usually respond to adequate dosage of intramuscular benzathine penicillin: Streptococcal infections (Group A - without bacteraemia). Mild-to-moderate infections of the upper respiratory tract (e.g. pharyngitis). Venereal infections - Syphilis, yaws, bejel and pinta. Medical conditions in which benzathine penicillin therapy is indicated as prophylaxis: Rheumatic fever and/or chorea - Prophylaxis with benzathine penicillin has proven effective in preventing recurrence of these conditions. It has also been used as a follow-up prophylactic therapy for preventing rheumatic heart disease and acute glomerulonephritis.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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