Bicillin Antibiotic - Uses and Dosage

Bicillin is a brand name for a type of penicillin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as syphilis, rheumatic fever, and anthrax.
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Drug
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Available with a prescription from healthcare providers and pharmacies.
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Bicillin FAQ


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How does Bicillin L-a work?

Bicillin L-A is also used to prevent certain infections such as rheumatic fever. Bicillin L-A will not work against infections caused by viruses such as colds or flu. Bicillin belongs to the group of penicillin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

What is Bicillin L-a used for?

Written by Cerner Multum. What is Bicillin L-A? Bicillin L-A is an antibiotic that is used to treat many types of infections caused by bacteria, including strep or syphilis. This medicine is also used to prevent symptoms of rheumatic fever. Bicillin L-A may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Why is Bicillin L-a a syringe?

Bicillin belongs to the group of penicillin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. This particular type of Bicillin is called Bicillin L-A because it is long-acting.It is supplied in a syringe for once-only use. Your doctor may have prescribed Bicillin L-A for another purpose.

What is Bicillin C-R used for?

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 1, 2023. Written by Cerner Multum. What is Bicillin C-R? Bicillin C-R is a combination antibiotic that is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including strep, pneumonia, and scarlet fever. Bicillin C-R may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Is Bicillin L-a toxic?

BICILLIN L-A is known to be mainly excreted by the kidney, the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function (see Section 5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties). It may be useful to monitor renal function in elderly patients.

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