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PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM IN PLASTIC CONTAINER (penicillin g potassium)

Infectious Disease Approved 1990-06-25

PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM IN PLASTIC CONTAINER is indicated for the treatment of Septicemia; Empyema; Pneumonia; Pericarditis; Endocarditis; Meningitis; Anthrax; Actinomycosis; Botulism; Gas Gangrene.

Source: FDA Label • Baxter
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
35
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1990-06-25
Routes
INJECTION
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

Companies

Active Ingredient: PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM

PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Approval History

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New Indication
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Label Update
45 FDA actions from 1990 to 2023
Nov 2023 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Nov 2017 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Jul 2016 SUPPL
Label · Labeling

What PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Treats

10 indications

PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM IN PLASTIC CONTAINER is approved for 10 conditions since its original approval in 1990. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Septicemia
  • Empyema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pericarditis
  • Endocarditis
  • Meningitis
  • Anthrax
  • Actinomycosis
Source: FDA Label

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM IN PLASTIC CONTAINER FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM IN PLASTIC CONTAINER is indicated for the treatment of Septicemia; Empyema; Pneumonia; Pericarditis; Endocarditis; Meningitis; Anthrax; Actinomycosis; Botulism; Gas Gangrene.

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