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Penicillin G Procaine IM Uses and How to Use


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Generic Name: PENICILLIN G PROCAINE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (pen-ih-SILL-in G PRO-cane)

Penicillin G Procaine IM Uses

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a long-acting natural penicillin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This medication should not be used to treat gonorrhea.

How To Use Penicillin G Procaine IM

This medication is given by injection into a large muscle by a health care professional.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. For children, the dosage may also be based on weight.

Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Receive this drug at evenly spaced intervals as prescribed by your doctor, and make sure not to miss any doses.

Continue to receive this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.


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