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Benzylpenicillin Salts — Sodium/Potassium, Procaine, and Benzathine (Bicillin, Pen-G)

Dosage form:

Bicillin-1: powder for injectable solution containing 600,000 or 1,200,000 IU benzathine benzylpenicillin per vial.
Bicillin-3: benzathine benzylpenicillin + penicillin G sodium + procaine penicillin, 200,000 or 400,000 IU each per vial.
Bicillin-5: benzathine benzylpenicillin 1,200,000 IU + procaine penicillin 300,000 IU per vial.

Pharmacological group:

Penicillin-class antibiotics

Therapeutic use:

Diseases caused by susceptible microflora, mainly Gram-positive organisms and anaerobes

Dosage:

Dogs:

Penicillin G sodium or potassium: 20,000–40,000 IU/kg intravenously or intramuscularly every 4–8 hours.
Procaine penicillin G: 20,000–40,000 IU/kg intramuscularly or subcutaneously every 12–24 hours.
Benzathine penicillin G: 40,000 IU/kg intramuscularly every 5 days.

Cats:

Calculate medication dosage for pets

Select the dosage form

Tablets Ready-to-use solution Powder for solution preparation

Weight of the animal:

Dose:

mg/kg

Amount of active ingredient:

mg/tablet

Dry substance amount:

Diluent volume:

Single dose:

tablet

Benzylpenicillin Salts — Sodium/Potassium, Procaine, and Benzathine (Bicillin, Pen-G) dosage calculation

Accurate dosing is essential when treating pets. To calculate a single dose correctly, you need three key values: the animal’s weight, the required dose of the active ingredient, and the concentration of the medication.

Calculation formula:

Single dose = (Animal weight × Required dose) ÷ Medication concentration

Important notes:

Always consult a veterinarian before using any medication.
Follow the recommended dosage and instructions for use.

Accurate dosing helps protect your pet’s health and reduces the risk of side effects.