pentids 400 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
π€° Pregnancy Category C
π Prescription Required
π Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 22, 2026
What is pentids 400 tablet used for?
pentids 400 tablet (Penicillin G (400000IU)) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Penicillin G (400000IU), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Penicillin G (400000IU)
- Manufacturer: Abbott
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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π pentids 400 tablet Uses & Benefits
- Pentids 400 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
- It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, and sexually transmitted diseases like Syphilis.Pentids 400 Tablet is also used to prevent some infections such as Rheumatic fever and infection of the heart valves (bacterial endocarditis) in people with pre-existing heart disease.
- It is a penicillin-type of antibiotic, which mainly fights and stops the growth of the gram-positive type of bacteria.
- This tablet may be swallowed with or without food, but it should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor.Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
- The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any penicillin-type of medicine.
- Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea and diarrhea may be seen as side effects in some patients.
- These are temporary and usually resolve quickly.
- Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens.
- This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctorβs supervision.
π Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Penicillin G (400000IU) |
| Brand Name | pentids 400 tablet |
| Manufacturer | Abbott |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cell wall active agent - Narrow spectrum Penicillin |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30Β°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
π‘ How to Take pentids 400 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
β οΈ Side Effects of pentids 400 tablet
- Rash
- Allergic reaction
- Injection site reactions (pain
- swelling
- redness)
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
π¬ Drug Interactions
π‘οΈ Safety & Warnings
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π Substitutes for pentids 400 tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Penicillin G (400000IU)):
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p.p.f 400000iu injectionKarnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd βΉ6.18 69% CHEAPER
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f.p.p 400000iu injectionAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd βΉ6.70 66.4% CHEAPER
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pentas 400 tabletIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd βΉ7.55 62.2% CHEAPER
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pencip 400000iu tabletCipla Ltd βΉ7.69 61.5% CHEAPER
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bistrepen 400000iu injectionAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd βΉ9.36 53.1% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.