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Can Penicillin Be Taken For A Cut On The Penis?
Question: I have a small cut on my penis most likely from my zipper the other day but was wondering can you take oral penicillin vk 500 for early syphillis? Yes or no
Brief Answer:
No, Penicillin G its the treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
The treatment of syphilis is benzathine penicillin G 2.4 million units intramuscularly in a single dose, not Penicillin V.
About the cut, use antibiotic cream 3-4 times/day on top of it to prevent infection.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
No, Penicillin G its the treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
The treatment of syphilis is benzathine penicillin G 2.4 million units intramuscularly in a single dose, not Penicillin V.
About the cut, use antibiotic cream 3-4 times/day on top of it to prevent infection.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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