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Penicillin g benzathine Alternatives Compared

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Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Congenital Syphilis, Neurosyphilis, Bejel, Glomerulonephritis, Pharyngitis, Rheumatic Fever Prophylaxis, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Streptococcal Infection,... View more

Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that only treats infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated. Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Bacterial Endocarditis... View more

Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is usually reserved for treating anaerobic infections or other serious infections caused by gram positive bacteria in penicillin-allergic people. The risk of C.... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity 4 capsule
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $2.51
Cost* $10.02

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Quantity 4 capsule
Dosage 150 mg
Per Unit* $2.52 - $2.88
Cost* $10.06 - $11.50

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Generic Availability

No

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
N/A
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Injectable solution
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral powder for reconstitution

Brand Names
Bicillin L-A, Isoject Permapen Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi Cleocin, Cleocin HCl, Cleocin Pediatric, Cleocin Phosphate, Cleocin Phosphate ADD-Vantage

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

672 hours

1.7 hours

3.4 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 29 drugs are known to interact with penicillin g benzathine:

  • 4 major drug interactions (18 brand and generic names)
  • 19 moderate drug interactions (172 brand and generic names)
  • 6 minor drug interactions (33 brand and generic names)

A total of 37 drugs are known to interact with amoxicillin:

  • 4 major drug interactions (18 brand and generic names)
  • 25 moderate drug interactions (208 brand and generic names)
  • 8 minor drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)

A total of 74 drugs are known to interact with clindamycin:

  • 3 major drug interactions (9 brand and generic names)
  • 69 moderate drug interactions (304 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (7 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

January 18, 1974

February 22, 1970

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

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Professional Resources

Related Treatment Guide

** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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