Penicillin G

What is penicillin G?

Penicillin G is used to treat known cases of Syphilis. Penicillin G is given by injection. Depending on what phase of Syphilis the patient has been diagnosed with, the treatment could involve one or three injections.

What are special instructions for penicillin G?

• Do not have sex until both you and your partner have received and completed the treatment. This includes oral sex.

What are the possible side effects of penicillin G?

• pain and inflammation where the needle was given
• flu like symptoms – headache, chills, fever
• lack of energy, nervousness, tremors, dizziness
• nausea, vomiting
• diarrhea
• stomach pain

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This item was last modified on June 12, 2015