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Whats the difference between penicillin g and v?got an infection docs don't know which one.why do i feel better on v and worse on g?both are the same
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Penicllins: Penicillin g benzathine, potassium, procaine and sodium are currently available in the United States in parenteral formulations for intravenous or intramuscular use. Penicillin v potassium (also called phenoxymethyl penicillin) is a more acid stable and can be administered orally.
Answered 3/13/2020
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