Pencip Information
Pencip Benefits & Uses
Pencip is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Other Benefits
- Meningococcal Meningitis
- Pericarditis
- Endocarditis
- Gonorrhea
- Listeriosis
- Syphilis
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Botulism
Pencip Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Pencip Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pencip is used -
Mild
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Urticaria
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Maculopapular rash
- Chills
- Joint pain
Pencip Related Warnings
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Is the use of Pencip safe for pregnant women?
Pencip is safe for pregnant women.
Safe -
Is the use of Pencip safe during breastfeeding?
Pencip may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
Mild -
What is the effect of Pencip on the Kidneys?
Pencip is completely safe for kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Pencip on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Pencip on the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Pencip on the Heart?
Pencip is completely safe for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Pencip with Other Drugs
Pencip should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Pencip Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pencip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Sexually transmitted diseases
Frequently asked Questions about Pencip
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Is this Pencip habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Pencip has not been reported.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Pencip as it does not make you drowsy.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Pencip only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Pencip for mental disorders.
No
Pencip Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Pencip
Taking Pencip with food does not cause any problems.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Pencip
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pencip and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Unknown
Frequently asked Questions about Pencip
Question over 6 years ago
Does Pencip contain penicillin?
Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology
Yes, Pencip contains penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) which is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as penicillins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of some bacterial infections and also in the prevention of rheumatic fever.
Question almost 7 years ago
Can Pencip cause nausea and vomiting?
Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine
Yes, Pencip can cause nausea and vomiting, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
Question over 6 years ago
Does Pencip cover enterococcus?
Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery
Yes, Pencip covers Enterococcus faecalis bacteria but to increase the efficacy of Pencip against this bacteria aminoglycosides antibiotics are given along with this drug. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm the susceptibility of this bacteria to Pencip .
Question almost 6 years ago
Is Pencip a broad specturm antibiotic?
Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician
No, Pencip is not a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It contains penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) which is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as penicillins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of some bacterial infections.
Question about 7 years ago
Is Pencip safe to use?
Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery
Yes, Pencip is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhoea, fever, and rash. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
See all substitutes for Pencip
- Pentids 400 Tablet (10) - ₹12
- Pentids 400 Tablet (6) - ₹15
- Pentids 800 Tablet (10) - ₹27
- Pentids 200 Tablet (10) - ₹7
- Pentas 800 Tablet - ₹6
- Pentids 200 Tablet (6) - ₹5
- Pencip 200000 IU Tablet - ₹3
- Pencip 400000 IU Tablet - ₹7
- Pencip 800000 IU Tablet - ₹6
- Pentas 200 Tablet - ₹4
- Pentas 400 Tablet - ₹7
- Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin) Tablet - ₹28
- Pencip Tablet - ₹4
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Penicillin G sodium
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1001-1004
