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Penicillin G Potassium

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What is Prescribing information?

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Penicillin G Potassium Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Therapy

Penicillin G Potassium Injection, USP is indicated in the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below. Appropriate culture and susceptibility tests should be done before treatment in order to isolate and identify organisms causing infection and to determine their susceptibility to penicillin G.

Therapy with Penicillin G Potassium Injection, USP may be initiated before results of such tests are known when there is reason to believe the infection may involve any of the organisms listed ...

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What is Consumer information?

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Penicillin G Potassium Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is also used to prevent infection of the heart (bacterial endocarditis) in patients with certain heart diseases who are having surgery. This medication is known as a natural penicillin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a vein as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. For children, the dosage is also based on weight.

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Penicillin G Potassium - User Reviews

Penicillin G Potassium User Reviews

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