Penicillin G Sodium (Penicillin G Sodium Powder for Solution for Injection) is a prescription medication used to treat different types of severe bacterial infections such as meningitis, strep infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and anthrax. Bacterial infections occur when bacteria enter the body. Your body can experience an immune reaction to the bacteria once they increase in number. The drug is also used to prevent heart infections in patients with certain heart diseases and who are having surgery. The active ingredient in Penicillin G Sodium is Penicillin G Sodium Powder for Solution for Injection. Penicillin G Sodium Powder for Solution for Injection belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the generic Penicillin G Sodium Powder for Solution for Injection from Canada in the strength of 10 MIU vials. The brand Penicillin G Sodium is not available.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Penicillin G Sodium. The most common side effects of Penicillin G Sodium may include the following:
• Dizziness;
• Mild diarrhea;
• Nausea;
• Pain or bruising around the IV needle
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Seizures;
• Severe stomach pain;
• Watery or bloody diarrhea;
• White patches or sores inside your mouth
These are not all of the side effects of Penicillin G Sodium. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not receive Penicillin G Sodium if you are allergic to Penicillin G Sodium Powder for Solution for Injection or any ingredient in Penicillin G Sodium. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant;
• Have asthma;
• Have heart disease;
• Have kidney disease;
• Have liver disease
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Penicillin G Sodium and other medicines, like warfarin, aspirin, methotrexate, furosemide, erythromycin, tetracycline, probenecid, etc. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Penicillin G Sodium is not expected to harm your unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Penicillin G Sodium passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Use this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribes. Penicillin G Sodium is an injection. Your doctor will administer this medication into your muscle or vein through an IV. You may be shown how to administer this medicine at home. Do not self-inject Penicillin G Sodium if you do not fully understand how to administer the drug or dispose of the used needles properly. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Skipping doses may increase your risk of further infection resistant to antibiotics. Penicillin G Sodium will not treat viral infections like the flu or the common cold. You may need to undergo tests after completing your treatment to ensure the infection is completely cleared. Store the powder medicine at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. After mixing the Penicillin G sodium, store it in the refrigerator and use it within three days. Do not freeze.