
penicillin g sodium
Pharmaranks rates Penicillin G Sodium 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Penicillin G Sodium is a penicillin-class antibacterial used to treat Actinomycosis, Anthrax, Botulism, Diphtheria.
Penicillin-Class Antibacterial · by Bristol Myers Squibb
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Penicillin G Sodium
- Drug class
- Penicillin-Class Antibacterial
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Penicillin G Sodium 5,000,000 UNITS/VIAL
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- May treat
- actinomycosis, anthrax, botulism
- Manufacturer
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- FDA application
- ANDA061935
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
- actinomycosis
- anthrax
- botulism
- diphtheria
- empyema
- endocarditis
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Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Penicillin G Sodium treat?
- Penicillin G Sodium (Penicillin G Sodium) may be used to treat actinomycosis, anthrax, botulism, diphtheria, empyema, endocarditis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How is Penicillin G Sodium rated?
- pharmaranks gives Penicillin G Sodium a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Penicillin G Sodium?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Penicillin G Sodium. To pay less, Penicillin G Sodium is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Penicillin G Sodium?
- Penicillin G Sodium is marketed by Bristol Myers Squibb. You can see Bristol Myers Squibb's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Penicillin G Sodium a brand-name or generic drug?
- Penicillin G Sodium is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Penicillin G Sodium. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Penicillin G Sodium available over the counter?
- No. Penicillin G Sodium is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Penicillin G Sodium come in?
- Penicillin G Sodium is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Penicillin G Sodium?
- Penicillin G Sodium is classified as penicillin-class antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Penicillin G Sodium FDA-registered?
- Penicillin G Sodium is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA061935. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Penicillin G Sodium been recalled by the FDA?
- Penicillin G Sodium has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Penicillin G Sodium safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Penicillin G Sodium a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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