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Bicillin L-A suspension in the disposable-syringe formulation is viscous and opaque. It is available in a 1 mL, 2 mL, and 4 mL sizes containing the equivalent of 600,000, 1,200,000 and 2,400,000 units respectively of penicillin G as the benzathine salt. Read CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION sections prior to use.<ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = BICILLIN L-A (PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE) INJECTION, SUSPENSION [A-S MEDICATION SOLUTIONS LLC] | url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=77246068-b0b1-4267-9248-72000fa9de3e | publisher = | date = | accessdate}}</ref> | Bicillin L-A suspension in the disposable-syringe formulation is viscous and opaque. It is available in a 1 mL, 2 mL, and 4 mL sizes containing the equivalent of 600,000, 1,200,000 and 2,400,000 units respectively of penicillin G as the benzathine salt. Read CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION sections prior to use.<ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = BICILLIN L-A (PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE) INJECTION, SUSPENSION [A-S MEDICATION SOLUTIONS LLC] | url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=77246068-b0b1-4267-9248-72000fa9de3e | publisher = | date = | accessdate}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:53, 27 December 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
Description
Bicillin L-A (penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension) is available for deep intramuscular injection. Penicillin G benzathine is prepared by the reaction of dibenzylethylene diamine with two molecules of penicillin G. It is chemically designated as (2S, 5R, 6R )-3,3-Dimethyl-7-oxo-6-(2-phenylacetamido)-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid compound with N,N' -dibenzylethylenediamine (2:1), tetrahydrate. It occurs as a white, crystalline powder and is very slightly soluble in water and sparingly soluble in alcohol. Its chemical structure is as follows:
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Bicillin L-A contains penicillin G benzathine in aqueous suspension with sodium citrate buffer and, as w/v, approximately 0.5% lecithin, 0.6% carboxymethylcellulose, 0.6% povidone, 0.1% methylparaben, and 0.01% propylparaben.
Bicillin L-A suspension in the disposable-syringe formulation is viscous and opaque. It is available in a 1 mL, 2 mL, and 4 mL sizes containing the equivalent of 600,000, 1,200,000 and 2,400,000 units respectively of penicillin G as the benzathine salt. Read CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION sections prior to use.[1]
References
- ↑ "BICILLIN L-A (PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE) INJECTION, SUSPENSION [A-S MEDICATION SOLUTIONS LLC]". Text " accessdate" ignored (help)
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.