Penicillin G procaine (By injection)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to penicillin or procaine.

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. It may also be given by a home health caregiver. This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle.

This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have a history of asthma. Tell your doctor about any allergies you have to medicine, food, or other substances. Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking tetracycline or probenecid.

Diarrhea, or blood in your stool.
Discomfort or trouble urinating, or a decrease in how much or how often you urinate.
New swelling anywhere in your body.
Numbness, tingling, weakness, or trouble with movement.
Seizures (convulsions).
Trouble thinking clearly, hallucinations (sensing things that are not there), or a change in your behavior.
Redness, pain, peeling skin, or a lump at the injection site. Also call if your skin suddenly turns pale, cold, or blue right after your injection.

Anxiety or depression.
Fever, shaking, or chills.
Headache, joint pain, or muscle pain.
White patches in your mouth or throat, vaginal itching, or unusual vaginal discharge.

Last Updated: 1/27/2017