Penicillin G Procaine

Procaine Benzylpenicillinbuffered, sterile mixture for ready aqueous suspension

Molecular Formula:
C16H18N2O4S.C13H20N2O2.H2O
Molecular Weight:
588.7
CAS registry no.:
6130-64-9
 Procaine

Application

The mixture contains Penicillin G Procaine (semimicrofine, 1 % lecithin-coated), approx. 6.8 % of sodium citrate buffer, and suspending agents. By slowly adding the mixture to water for injection and stirring, a ready-for-use suspension for injection is produced, which can be filled into injection bottles without further manipulation.

Category

One-day depot penicillin

Packaging

Storage

Store below 25°C,
Protect from light and moisture

Shelf life

48 months

Specification

Appearancewhite to off-white, crystalline powder
Injection testcorresponding (needle diameter: not more than 400 µm)
Water content
(Karl Fischer)		not more than 4.0 %
pH-value6.0 - 7.5
Sterility
(USP/Ph.Eur.)		sterile
Bacterial endotoxins
(LAL-test/USP)		not more than 0.010 EU/100 IU
Assay/Content
  • Penicillin G Procaine (HPLC):
    855 -945 IU/mg

Pharmacopoeial quality

The active substance corresponds to USP, BP, Ph.Eur.

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