Benzathine Benzylpenicillin
Clinically reviewed by MedNext Clinical Team. Last reviewed 1 January 2026. See our editorial policy and correction policy.
Indications
- Erysipelas, Yaws, Pinta, Prevention of secondary case of diphtheria
- Early syphilis [primary, secondary, and early latent—less than 2 years since infection], Asymptomatic contacts of patients with infectious syphilis
- Late latent syphilis [more than 2 years since infection]
+ 2 more indications in the full monograph
Safety Information
Cautions
penicillins History of allergy
Side Effects
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Brand Names
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