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Penicillin G Potassium is a prescription antibiotic that is usually given intravenously (into the vein). It is used to fight bacteria in the body that cause severe infections such asdiphtheria, meningitis, gonorrhea and syphilis. It can also be given as prophylaxis and to fight infection in some people who have certain heart conditions and need to have dental work or surgery.
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