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Penicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin® L-A) for Treatment of Syphilis

Bicillin® L-A (long-acting penicillin G benzathine) is the preferred antibiotic treatment for syphilis. It is given by intramuscular injection in two divided doses into each hip/buttock muscle at the same visit.