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PENICILLIN V BENZATHINE: 121 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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121
Total FAERS Reports
12 (9.9%)
Deaths Reported
59
Hospitalizations
121
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
11
Life-Threatening
15
Disabilities

First Report: 2000 · Latest Report: 20250204

What Are the Most Common PENICILLIN V BENZATHINE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
12 reports (9.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Condition aggravated
10 reports (8.3%)
#3 Most Reported
Urticaria
9 reports (7.4%)

All PENICILLIN V BENZATHINE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug hypersensitivity 12 9.9% 1 1
Condition aggravated 10 8.3% 5 5
Eosinophilia 9 7.4% 5 8
Off label use 9 7.4% 5 7
Rash 9 7.4% 0 5
Urticaria 9 7.4% 0 2
Headache 8 6.6% 0 0
Rash maculo-papular 8 6.6% 5 8
Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis 7 5.8% 0 7
Toxic epidermal necrolysis 7 5.8% 3 4
Anxiety 6 5.0% 0 0
Disturbance in attention 6 5.0% 0 0
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms 6 5.0% 5 6
Hypoacusis 6 5.0% 0 0
Memory impairment 6 5.0% 0 0
Pyrexia 6 5.0% 0 5
Restlessness 6 5.0% 0 0
Tinnitus 6 5.0% 0 0
Adenocarcinoma pancreas 5 4.1% 5 5
Ear congestion 5 4.1% 0 0

Who Reports PENICILLIN V BENZATHINE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 52.7% female, 47.3% male. Average age: 43.4 years. Most reports from: FR. View detailed demographics →

Is PENICILLIN V BENZATHINE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2000 4 0 0
2002 1 0 0
2007 1 0 0
2012 1 0 1
2013 1 0 1
2014 6 0 5
2015 12 7 7
2016 6 2 3
2017 11 0 9
2018 15 1 8
2019 10 0 7
2020 11 0 7
2021 5 1 2
2022 11 0 1
2023 6 0 4
2024 1 0 1
2025 1 0 1

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What Is PENICILLIN V BENZATHINE Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 32
Prophylaxis 22
Antibiotic prophylaxis 13
Infection prophylaxis 5
Streptococcal infection 5

PENICILLIN V BENZATHINE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for PENICILLIN V BENZATHINE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.