Bicillin L-A

Generic name: penicillin G benzathine

Used for: Syphilis, yaws, bejel and pinta · Upper respiratory infections (nose and throat) · Preventing rheumatic fever and chorea from coming back · 2 more

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Bicillin L-A

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Brand nameBicillin L-A
Authorized genericpenicillin G benzathine
Regular genericpenicillin G benzathine
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Regular genericNot sold

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What it’s used for

What the FDA label says

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Bicillin L-A and other antibacterial drugs, Bicillin L-A should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

Intramuscular penicillin G benzathine is indicated in the treatment of infections due to penicillin-G-sensitive microorganisms that are susceptible to the low and very prolonged serum levels common to this particular dosage form. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies (including sensitivity tests) and by clinical response.

The following infections will usually respond to adequate dosage of intramuscular penicillin G benzathine:

Mild-to-moderate infections of the upper-respiratory tract due to susceptible streptococci.

Venereal infections—Syphilis, yaws, bejel, and pinta.

Medical Conditions in which Penicillin G Benzathine Therapy is indicated as Prophylaxis:

Rheumatic fever and/or chorea—Prophylaxis with penicillin G benzathine has proven effective in preventing recurrence of these conditions. It has also been used as follow-up prophylactic therapy for rheumatic heart disease and acute glomerulonephritis.

Source: the FDA label for Bicillin L-A (Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc), July 21, 2026. Full label on DailyMed 

Good to know

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