What is Benzathine Penicillin Injection Used For?
Benzathine Penicillin is used for the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial infections such as mild to moderate infections of the upper respiratory tract, syphilis, yaws, bejel, and pinta. Benzathine Penicillin may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections (such as rheumatic fever). Buy Benzathine Penicillin injection online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
Benzathine Penicillin Injection Ingredients
It contains Benzathine Penicillin as the active ingredient
How Does Benzathine Penicillin Injection Work?
Benzathine Penicillin injection is a long-acting penicillin antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria but it will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
What is Benzathine Penicillin Injection Dosage?
Child 10 years & Below: 1.2 MIU (900 mg) per injection ·
Adults and Children 10 years and above: 2.4 MIU (1.8 g) per injection.
What are the common side effects of Benzathine Penicillin Injection?
Side effects include;
- Sudden onset of lower back pain,
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness, and tingling
- Blue or black skin discoloration at the injection site
- Severe watery diarrhea
How long does it take for Benzathine Penicillin Injection to work?
It works within 24 to 48 hours after administration in both children and adults.
What part of the body is Benzathine Penicillin injection administered?
Each dose of Benzathine Penicillin injection requires two intramuscular injections, one injection into each hip (preferred site) or buttock muscle at the same visit
Where can you buy Benzathine Penicillin Injection?
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