What is the most important information I should know about penicillin G potassium ?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to
penicillin. Tell your doctor if you
have ever had an
allergic reaction to a
cephalosporin antibiotic such as
Ceclor,
Ceftin,
Duricef,
Keflex,
Lorabid,
Omnicef,
Spectracef, and others.
Use this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your
symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Penicillin G potassium will
not treat a
viral infection such as the
common cold or
flu.
After you have finished your treatment with penicillin G potassium, your doctor may want
to do tests to make sure your infection has completely cleared up.
What is penicillin G potassium ?
Penicillin G potassium is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body.
Penicillin G potassium is used to treat many different types of severe infections, including
strep and staph infections, diphtheria, meningitis, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
Penicillin G potassium is also used to prevent infections of the heart valves in people with
certain heart conditions who need to have dental work or surgery.
Penicillin G potassium may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication
guide.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before using penicillin G potassium ?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to penicillin. Tell your doctor if you
have ever had an allergic reaction to a cephalosporin antibiotic such as Ceclor, Ceftin, Duricef,
Keflex, Lorabid, Omnicef, Spectracef, and others.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any foods or drugs, or
if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely use penicillin G potassium.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an
unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Penicillin G potassium can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do
not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
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