Procaine benzylpenicillin

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Benzylpenicillin-Procaine

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Depot form of benzylpenicillin sodium.

Half-lifeThis section has been translated automatically.

> 12 h

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

gonorrhoea, syphilis and infections caused by pathogens with proven or suspected high sensitivity to benzylpenicillins.

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Adults and children > 10 years. 1.2 million IU every 4-7 days.
  • Children 6-10 years. 0.6-1.2 million IU every 4-7 days.
  • Children 3-6 years old. 0.6-0.9 million IU every 4-7 days
  • Syphilis treatment: 1-3 times 2.4 million IU every 1 week

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Embolia cutis medicamentosa, Hoigné syndrome, Herxheimer's reaction. S.a.u. Penicillins.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Hypersensitivity to additives. S.a.u. Penicillins.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Retacillin compositum (combination preparation with benzylpenicillin-Na)

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Cave! No accidental intra-arterial or intravascular injection!

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer