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From the official U.S. FDA label for procaine benzylpenicillin, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Bicillin C-R and other antibacterial drugs, Bicillin C-R should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. …
As with other penicillins, untoward reactions of the sensitivity phenomena are likely to occur, particularly in individuals who have previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to penicillins or in those with a history of allergy, asthma, hay fever, or urticaria. The following adverse reactions have been reported with Bicillin C-R during post-marketing experience: Skin and Appendages: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) (See WARNINGS .) The following have been reported with parenteral penicillin G (the active moiety in Bicillin C-R): General: Hypersensitivity reactions including the following: skin eruptions (maculopapular to exfoliat …
A previous hypersensitivity reaction to any penicillin or to procaine is a contraindication.
WARNING: NOT FOR INTRAVENOUS USE. DO NOT INJECT INTRAVENOUSLY OR ADMIX WITH OTHER INTRAVENOUS SOLUTIONS. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF INADVERTENT INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION OF PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE WHICH HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH CARDIORESPIRATORY ARREST AND DEATH. Prior to administration of this drug, carefully read the WARNINGS , ADVERSE REACTIONS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION sections of the labeling. The combination of penicillin G benzathine and penicillin G procaine should only be prescribed for the indications listed in this insert. Anaphylaxis SERIOUS AND OCCASIONALLY FATAL HYPERSENSITIVITY (ANAPHYLACTIC) REACTIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN PATIENTS ON PENICILLIN THERAPY. …
Pregnancy Teratogenic effects Reproduction studies performed in the mouse, rat, and rabbit have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to penicillin G. Human experience with the penicillins during pregnancy has not shown any positive evidence of adverse effects on the fetus. …
Store in a refrigerator, 2º to 8º (36º to 46ºF). Keep from freezing.
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Derm’s Procaine Penicillin Injection## (strength format) contains Procaine Benzylpenicillin; Benzylpenicillin Sodium (3 MU; 1 MU (4 MU)), as injection, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Derm’s Procaine Penicillin Injection## (strength format) is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-6808, and its registration is active as of 6 November 2026.
No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Derm’s Procaine Penicillin Injection## (strength format) in our automatically synced alert list.
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To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Bicillin C-R and other antibacterial drugs, Bicillin C-R should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for procaine benzylpenicillin. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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