Benzetacil is an antibiotic that contains penicillin G benzathine in the form of an injection, which can cause pain and discomfort when applied, because its content is viscous and can leave the sore area for about 1 week. To alleviate this discomfort, the doctor may prescribe the application of penicillin together with the anesthetic xylocaine, and apply a hot compress to the area to relieve pain.
This medicine can be purchased in pharmacies, for a price of about 7 and 14 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
What is it for
Benzetacil is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by microorganisms sensitive to penicillin G, as is the case of infections caused by group A Streptococcus without the bacterium spreading through the blood, mild and moderate infections of the upper respiratory tract and the skin, syphilis, yaws, endemic syphilis and pint, which is a sexually transmitted disease.
In addition, it can also be used to prevent kidney disease called acute glomerulonephritis, rheumatic disease and rheumatic fever recurrences and / or late neurological complications from rheumatic fever.
How to use
In adults and children, the injection must be given by a health professional, on the buttock, but in babies up to 2 years of age, it must be given on the side of the thigh. Benzetacil takes between 24 and 48 hours to start taking effect.
The recommended doses of Benzetacil are shown in the following table:
| Treatment for: | Age and Dose |
| Respiratory or skin infections caused by group A streptococcal |
Children up to 27 kg: Single dose of 300, 000 to 600, 000 U Older children: Single dose of 900, 000 U Adults: Single dose of 1, 200, 000 U |
| Latent, Primary and Secondary Syphilis | Single dose of 2, 400, 000 U |
| Latent and tertiary latent syphilis | Single dose of 2, 400, 000 U per week for 3 weeks |
| Congenital syphilis | Single dose of 50, 000 U / kg |
| Bouba and pint | Single dose of 1, 200, 000 U |
| Prophylaxis of rheumatic fever | Single dose of 1, 200, 000 U every 4 weeks |
It is always recommended to apply the injection slowly and continuously, to reduce pain and avoid clogging the needle and always vary the injection site. Check out some tips to reduce the pain of Benzetacil injection:
Possible side effects
The most common side effects of Benzetacil include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, oral candidiasis and in the genital region.
In addition, although it is more rare, redness of the skin, rashes, itching, hives, fluid retention, allergic reactions, swelling in the larynx and decreased blood pressure can also occur.
Who should not use
Benzetacil is contraindicated in people who are hypersensitive to any of the components in the formula and should not be used by pregnant women or who are breast-feeding, unless recommended by the doctor.
