Synonyms:

Benzylpenicillin; Penicillin G; Pfizerpen;

Uses:

This product is no longer available to purchase from Chemotechqnique Diagnostics as of January 2018.

Benzylpenicillin, commonly known as penicillin G, is the gold standard penicillin. Penicillin G is typically given by a parenteral route of administration (not orally) because it is unstable in the hydrochloric acid of the stomach. Because the drug is given parenterally, higher tissue concentrations of penicillin G can be achieved than is possible with phenoxymethylpenicillin. These higher concentrations translate to increased antibacterial activity.