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A member asked:

What is the recommended duration of using penzathine penicillin 1, 2million in case of chronic pharyngitis ?

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None: Benzathine penicillin is an injected material which provides low dose levels of pcn for a longer time than single doses orally. Chronic pharyngitis is seldom due to bacteria, and if it is, penicillin, particularly benzathine is not likely to help. You need to see a doctor and be evaluated. None of this makes sense.

Answered 9/29/2016

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