Cilicaine TM
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Active ingredients: procaine benzylpenicillin
Pack: Cilicaine 1.5 g/3.4 mL injection, 5 x 3.4 mL syringes
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CILICAINE SYRINGE 1.5 procaine benzylpenicillin (procaine penicillin) 1.5g injection syringeWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS AS AT 18 February 2002: Treatment of moderately severe infections due to penicillin sensitive organisms. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies, including sensitivity tests and also by clinical response. Infections which usually respond to adequate dosage are: Group A streptococcal infections including upper respiratory tract infections, skin and skin structure infections and scarlet fever; pneumococcal infections of the respiratory tract; susceptible staphylococcal infections, most gonococcal infections, syphilis, fusospirochaetosis (Vincent's gingivitis and pharyngitis). CILICAINE SYRINGE 1.5 must be administered by the intramuscular route only (see section 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- A slightly viscous white suspension, free of excessive aeration. Odour faint and characteristic of penicillin.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 15 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 5 X 1.5g pack
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 5 X 1.5g (E) pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient procaine benzylpenicillin
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.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
