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Wycillin Active Ingredients: Penicillin G Potassium   Representative Names: Bicillin, Pfizerpen, Wycillin What is penicillin G injection? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I use this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with penicillin G? What side effects may I notice from receiving penicillin G? What should I watch for while taking penicillin G? Where can I keep my medicine? What is penicillin G injection? (Back to top) PENICILLIN G is a penicillin antibiotic. Penicillin G kills certain bacteria that cause infection, or stops their growth. It treats many kinds of infections of the skin, brain, heart, respiratory tract, sinuses, and ears. Penicillin G also treats Lyme disease and certain sexually transmitted diseases. Generic penicillin G injections are available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •asthma •eczema •kidney disease •stomach problems (especially colitis) •an unusual or allergic reaction to penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, sulfites, foods, dyes, or preservatives •breast-feeding How should I use this medicine? (Back to top) Penicillin G is for injection into a muscle, or by slow infusion into a vein. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your prescriber's advice. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses. What drug(s) may interact with penicillin G? (Back to top) •certain antibiotics given by injection •clavulanic acid •methotrexate •probenecid •potassium salts •water pills Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from receiving penicillin G? (Back to top) Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: •dark yellow or brown urine •difficulty breathing, wheezing •fever or chills, sore throat •headache •muscle cramps •pain, swelling and irritation at the injection site •red spots on the skin •redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth •seizures (convulsions) •severe or watery diarrhea •skin rash, itching •swelling of face and neck •unusual bleeding or bruising •unusual weakness or tiredness •yellowing of the eyes or skin Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): •diarrhea •nausea, vomiting •sore mouth What should I watch for while taking penicillin G? (Back to top) Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 or 3 days. If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice. If you get a skin rash, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice. If you are diabetic and taking large doses of penicillin, you may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine. Check with your prescriber or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) This medicine is usually given at a clinic or hospital. You will not have to store this medicine at home. Last Updated:04/29/2005 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.