Prescription
Antibiotic (Long-acting Penicillin)
Benzathine benzylpenicillin
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Benzathine benzylpenicillin (sold as Bentarpen Injection in Nigeria) is a long-acting antibiotic injection that kills bacteria by breaking down their protective walls, allowing one injection to keep working in your body for weeks.
What is it used for?
Syphilisrheumatic fever preventionsore throat caused by bacteria (strep throat)skin infections like yawstonsillitis that keeps coming back
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.