(penicillin G benzathine)

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HOW SUPPLIED

Bicillin L-A (penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension) is supplied in packages of 10 disposable syringes as follows:

1 mL size, containing 600,000 units per syringe, (21 gauge, thin-wall 1-inch needle for pediatric use), with 0.11 mEq of sodium per 600,000 units of penicillin G (2.59 mg of sodium per 600,000 units of penicillin G), NDC 60793-700-10.

2 mL size, containing 1,200,000 units per syringe, (21 gauge, thin-wall 1-1/2-inch needle), with 0.22 mEq of sodium per 1,200,000 units of penicillin G (5.17 mg of sodium per 1,200,000 units of penicillin G), NDC 60793-701-10.

4 mL size, containing 2,400,000 units per syringe (18 gauge, × 1–1/2-inch needle), with 0.45 mEq of sodium per 2,400,000 units of penicillin G (10.32 mg of sodium per 2,400,000 units of penicillin G), NDC 60793-702-10.

Store in a refrigerator, 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F).

Keep from freezing.

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