Penicillin G benzathine and penicillin G procaine and Sodium iodide Oral, Injection, Intravenous

• Generic Name: penicillin g benzathine / procaine penicillin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bicillin C-R, Bicillin C-R 900/300

Penicillin G benzathine and penicillin G procaine is a combination slow-onset antibiotic that is used to treat many types of severe infections caused by bacteria, including strep infections, pneumonia, and scarlet fever.

Penicillin G benzathine and penicillin G procaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: sodium iodide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Iodopen, Anasept, Anasept Cleanser, Dakins Full Strength Solution, Di-Dak-Sol, Hysept, Dakins Quarter Strength Solution, Dakins Half Strength Solution, H-Chlor 6, H-Chlor Wound, H-Chlor 12

Sodium iodide is used to prevent or treat iodine deficiency.

The body needs iodine for normal growth and health. For patients who are unable to get enough iodine in their regular diet or who have a need for more iodine, sodium iodide may be necessary. Iodine is needed so that your thyroid gland can function properly.

Iodine deficiency in the United States is rare because iodine is added to table salt. Most people get enough salt from the foods they eat, without adding salt to their meals. Iodine deficiency is a problem in other areas of the world.

Lack of iodine may lead to thyroid problems, mental problems, hearing loss, and goiter.

Injectable sodium iodide is administered only by or under the supervision of a health care professional. Some multivitamin/mineral preparations that contain sodium iodide are available without your health care professional's prescription.