Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension is used for:
Treating some types of infections caused by certain bacteria.
Penicillin G Procaine Penicillin G ProcaineInjectable Suspension is a penicillin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing. This weakens the cell wall and kills the bacteria.
Do NOT use Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension if:
* you are allergic to any ingredient in Penicillin G ProcainePenicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension or to other penicillins
* you are taking a tetracycline antibiotic
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension:
Some medical conditions may interact with Penicillin G ProcainePenicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
* if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
* if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
* if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
* if you have diarrhea or a stomach infection, especially in children 9 years old or younger
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Penicillin G ProcainePenicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
* Chloramphenicol or tetracycline antibiotics because they may decrease Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension's effectiveness
* Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), methotrexate, or succinylcholine because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Penicillin G ProcainePenicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension
* Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), chloramphenicol, or oral contraceptives (birth control pills) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Penicillin G ProcainePenicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.