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Bicillin
Active Ingredients:
- Active Ingredients for Bicillin-3: Benzathine benzylpenicillin+Benzylpenicillin procaine+Benzylpenicillin
- Active Ingredients for Bicillin-5: Benzathine benzylpenicillin+Benzylpenicillin procaine
How does Bicillin work?
Bicilin-3 is a combined antibacterial preparation that contains three active ingredients Benzathine benzylpenicillin, Benzylpenicillin procaine and Benzylpenicillin. Bicillin 3 exerts bactericidal action against a wide variety of microorganisms including gram-positive and gram-negative. Bactericidal effect is achieved doe to suppression the the synthesis of bacterial cellular membrane.
Bicillin-5 contains Benzathine benzylpenicillin and Benzylpenicillin procaine. The medication exerts more prolonged action against microorganisms. Action mechanism is similar to Bicillin-3 and is based on suppression of bacterial cells wall production.
When Bicillin is prescribed?
Bicillin-3 and Bicillin-5 are prescribed for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms:
- Bicillins-3: syphilis, streptococcal infections including acute tonsillitis, scarlet fever, wound infections, erysipelas, rheumatism
- Bicillin-5: rheumatism prophylaxis, syphilis, frambesia, erysipelas, rheumatism, streptococcal infections
Before taking Bicillin
You should not take Bicillin if any of these conditions apply to you:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the medications ingredients
- Hypersensitivity to beta-lactam antibiotics
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
Bicillin should be used with caution in the following conditions:
- Liver diseases
- Kidney diseases
Application during pregnancy and breastfeeding:
The medication is contraindicated for use during pregnancy.
The medication is contraindicated for use during pregnancy. Make sure to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
How Bicillin is taken?
You should take Bicillin exactly as indicated by your physician. Do not exceed recommended dosages. Follow the directions of your prescription. Bicillin-5 and Bicillin-5 are injected only in the form of intramuscular injections. Injectable solution of Bicillin-5 and Bicillin-3 is prepared just before the application.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
In this case you need to consult your healthcare provide. During the treatment with Bicillin drugs it is necessary to follow all doctor's instruction very strictly.
What should I do if I overdose?
Seek immediate medical attention if you have taken Bicillin dosage much higher than recommended. Most common reactions of overdose include fever, vomiting, diarrhea.
Which Bicillin side effect are possible while the treatment?
As with any drug, there are some side effects while may occur while taking Bicillin. However, not everyone who takes Bicillin will experience side effects. In fact, most patients taking Bicillin tolerate it well. During clinical trials there were reported the following Bicillin side effects:
- Arthralgia
- Fever
- Allergic reactions
- Dermatitis
- Changes of blood picture: thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, anemia
- Hypo-coagulation
- Migraine
- Skin rash
- Angioneurotic edema
- Stomatitis
- Glossitis
- Anaphylactic reactions
- Possible super-infection caused by resistant microorganisms or fungi.
This is not a complete list of Bicillin side effects. When side effects do occur make sure to inform your health care provider.
Which other medicines can interact with Bicillin?
Other antibiotics
- Oral contraceptives
- Diuretics
- Gout treatments
- NSAID's
Make sure to inform your health care provide about prescription and over-the-counter medication, herbal supplements, and other medical preparations you are currently taking. Do not begin a new medication without letting your doctor know.
How Bicillin should be stored?
Bicillin products should be stored at dry place at a temperature 8-15°C. Shelf-life period is 3 years.
Additional information
You should not share this medicine with others. Do not take Bicillin on your own initiative without your doctors approval. Keep the drug as well as any other disposable material out of the reach of children
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