Benzétacil is an antibiotic that contains penicillin G benzatine in injectable form, which can cause pain and discomfort during application, as its content is viscous and can leave the area sore for about 1 week.To alleviate this discomfort, your doctor may prescribe the application of penicillin with anesthetic xylocaine and apply a hot compress to the area to relieve pain.
This medicine can be purchased from pharmacies, for an approximate price of 7 and 14 reais, after prescription presentation.
- Benzettacilo is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by penicillin-sensitive microorganisms G.
- Such as infections caused by group A streptococcus without spreading bacteria in the blood.
- Mild and moderate upper respiratory tract infections and skin.
- Syphilis.
- Pian.
- Endemic syphilis and pint.
- Which is a sexually transmitted disease.
Furthermore, it can also be used to prevent kidney diseases called acute glomereulonephritis, rheumatic diseases and recurrences of rheumatic fever and / or late neurological complications of acute rheumatoid arthritis.
In adults and children, the injection should be performed by a health professional in the buttocks, but in infants up to 2 years of age, it should be done on the side of the thigh.Benzetacil takes 24 to 48 hours to start acting.
The recommended doses of benzetacil are shown in the following table
Children up to 27 kg: single dose from 300,000 to 600,000 U
Older children: single dose of 900,000 U
Adults: single dose of 1,200,000 U
It is always recommended to apply the injection slowly and continuously, to reduce pain and prevent the needle from getting stuck and always vary the injection site.See some tips for reducing benzettacile injection pain:
The most common side effects of benzetacil include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, oral thrush and in the genital area.
In addition, although rare, skin redness, rashes, itching, hives, water retention, allergic reactions, swelling of the larynx and decreased blood pressure may also occur.
Benzictacil is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to one of the components of the formula and should not be used by pregnant or lactating women, except on the recommendation of the doctor.