That's when Pfizer reported a shortage of its syphilis drug, long-lasting Bicillin L-A. Pfizer is the only pharmaceutical company to manufacture penicillin G benzathine, according to the CDC.

Penicillin G benzathine, penicillin G procaine equal amounts ... Nursing mothers. Rash, drug fever, serum sickness, anaphylaxis, blood dyscrasias, neuropathy, nephropathy, inj site reactions ...

The most recent shortage of Bicillin L-A, which began in April last year, makes it even harder for clinicians to treat the disease. A form of penicillin, the drug can cure syphilis with as little ...

Penicillin G benzathine 600,000 units/mL; susp for deep IM inj; contains parabens. Penicillin G exerts a bactericidal action against penicillin-susceptible microorganisms during the stage of ...

This leaflet answers some common questions about Bicillin L-A. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines ...