Bicillin

Penicillin G potassium is a prescription medication used to treat bacterial infections that affect the blood, heart, lungs, joints, and genital areas. Penicillin G potassium belongs to a group of drugs called penicillin antibiotics, which stop the growth of bacteria in the body.

This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV), the muscle (IM), the lining of the lungs, or the spine (IT) by a healthcare professional.

Common side effects include an allergic reaction, skin rash, and itching of the skin.

Take penicillin G potassium exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The penicillin G potassium dose your doctor recommends will be based on:

• the condition being treated
• other medical conditions you have
• other medications you are taking
• how you respond to this medication
• your age

The recommended dose range for penicillin G potassium is 300,000 to 20,000,000 units daily.