Question 1

i tested positive for syphilis and was administered bicillin la 1.2 million - i see that the recommended dose is 2.4 million. will the half dosage i received still work? or should i find another doctor to administer the proper dosage?

Accepted Answer

: 1.2 million units probably would work, but hasn't been studied; better to be safe than sorry and have the full dose. If you are sure you received only 1.2 million, it would be best to have additional treatment. If it has only been a couple of days, you could just have another 1.2 million dose. If longer than that, you should repeat treatment with the full 2.4 million unit dose.

Question 2

was given a shot of bicillin la for strep throat. not the cr kind. will this be ok and will it knock it out? i've had a post strep reaction before.

Accepted Answer

Bicillin LA: Usually does the trick. Can to to American Heart Association for guidelines.

Question 3

i have strep throat, doctor gave me an injection of bicillin la (benzathine penicillin). and four prescriped penicilin antibiotics. was wondering what were the side effects?

Accepted Answer

Few/Uncommon: Penicillin drugs are usually very well tolerated.  The most common side effects are gi-nausia, vomitting and diarrhea as well as allergic-rash or hives.

Question 4

what can we do for bicillin i'm reactions?

Accepted Answer

Allergic?: This means that you have penicillin allergy and should avoid using it since there are many alternatives. If penicillin is absolutely needed for a specific condition, then consult an allergist who can desensitize you to the drug.

Question 5

where can i buy bicillin?

Accepted Answer

Bicillin: You will need to see a medical provider for this , as bicillin is a prescription medication.

Question 6

i had a cut on top of my finger. the cut wasnt deep but it was recent. cut came into contact with fluids with syphilis. four days ago i was treated with 2.4units of bicillin for syphilis. am i reinfected? i want a different opinion?

Accepted Answer

: No, you should still be protected.

Question 7

which bicillin treats strep throat, l-a or c-r?

Accepted Answer

Seldom used: When we used this years ago we used the CR to give enough quick acting to start the healing backed up with the long acting to maintain an antibiotic level for 10 days. The LA doesn't. Few patients were interested in the 2 large shots, one in each leg, that it takes to treat the average adult or older kid. Oral meds are as effective and better accepted.

Question 8

is strep throat contagious after bicillin shot?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most would consider a patient contagious for a period of 24 hrs after the start of therapy.This would include the shot.After that time, spread is much less likely except with intimate contact.

Question 9

i gave a handjob. i had a cut on top of my finger. the cut wasnt deep and it was done about an hour ago. cut came into contact with fluids with syphilis. four days ago i was treated with 2.4units of bicillin for syphilis. am i reinfected?

Accepted Answer

: Have a test for syphilis done in a few weeks to make sure the treatment was effective.

Question 10

i have syphillis in my penis. my anal and oral swabs were negative. i took 2 bicillin shots in the butt, and 20 hours later i received oral sex on my anus. i made sure my penis was not involved or touched by my partner. could i still have passed it?

Accepted Answer

: Would suggest  that both you and your partner be further evaluated by infectious disease specialist.

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I tested positive for syphilis and was administered bicillin la 1.2 million - i see that the recommended dose is 2.4 million. will the half dosage i received still work? or should i find another doctor to administer the proper dosage?

A member asked:

Was given a shot of bicillin la for strep throat. not the cr kind. will this be ok and will it knock it out? i've had a post strep reaction before.

A member asked:

I have strep throat, doctor gave me an injection of bicillin la (benzathine penicillin). and four prescriped penicilin antibiotics. was wondering what were the side effects?

A member asked:

What can we do for bicillin i'm reactions?

A member asked:

Where can i buy bicillin?

A member asked:

I had a cut on top of my finger. the cut wasnt deep but it was recent. cut came into contact with fluids with syphilis. four days ago i was treated with 2.4units of bicillin for syphilis. am i reinfected? i want a different opinion?

A member asked:

Which bicillin treats strep throat, l-a or c-r?

A member asked:

Is strep throat contagious after bicillin shot?

A member asked:

I gave a handjob. i had a cut on top of my finger. the cut wasnt deep and it was done about an hour ago. cut came into contact with fluids with syphilis. four days ago i was treated with 2.4units of bicillin for syphilis. am i reinfected?

A member asked:

I have syphillis in my penis. my anal and oral swabs were negative. i took 2 bicillin shots in the butt, and 20 hours later i received oral sex on my anus. i made sure my penis was not involved or touched by my partner. could i still have passed it?

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