Pack size: 1 Injection  |  Price is for the whole Injection

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Generic: Benzyl Penicillin + Procaine Penicillin

Form: Injection 2LacIU+6LacIU

Indication

Meningitis, Peritonitis, Anthrax, Non-gonococcal urethritis, Diphtheria, Syphilis, Infections caused by Staphylococcus (susceptible strains), Streptococcus, Pneumococcus species gonorrhoea, Subacute bacterial endocarditis, Upper respiratory tract, Erysipelas, Skin and soft tissue infections, Moderately severe pneumonia and otitis media, Empyema, Bacteremia, Pericarditis, Arthritis

Administration

IM/IV Administration Do not inject near artery or nerve (may result in permanent neurologic damage) Neonates, infants, small children: Midlateral aspect of thigh preferable Older children and adults: Deep IM injection in upper outer quadrant of buttock Because of high concentration of suspended matter, needle may be blocked if injection is not made at slow, steady rate

Adult Dose

Streptococcal Infections Group A-Infections of the upper-respiratory tract, skin and soft-tissue infections, scarlet fever, and erysipelas. The following doses are recommended: Adult patients over 60 lbs. in weight: 2,400,000 units. NOTE: Treatment with the recommended dosage is usually given at a single session using multiple IM sites when indicated. An alternative dosage schedule may be used, giving one-half (1/2) the total dose on day 1 and one-half (1/2) on day 3. Pneumococcal Infections (except pneumococcal meningitis) 1,200,000 units in adults, repeated every 2 or 3 days until the temperature is normal for 48 hours. Other forms of penicillin may be necessary for severe cases.

Child Dose

Streptococcal Infections Group A-Infections of the upper-respiratory tract, skin and soft-tissue infections, scarlet fever, and erysipelas. The following doses are recommended: Pediatric patients over 60 lbs. in weight: 2,400,000 units. Pediatric patients from 30 to 60 lbs.: 900,000 units to 1,200,000 units. Pediatric patients under 30 lbs.: 600,000 units. NOTE: Treatment with the recommended dosage is usually given at a single session using multiple IM sites when indicated. An alternative dosage schedule may be used, giving one-half (1/2) the total dose on day 1 and one-half (1/2) on day 3. Pneumococcal Infections (except pneumococcal meningitis) 600,000 units in pediatric patients, repeated every 2 or 3 days until the temperature is normal for 48 hours. Other forms of penicillin may be necessary for severe cases.

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment CrCl 10-50 mL/min: Decrease dose by 25% CrCl <10 mL/min: Decrease dose by 50-70% Hemodialysis: Removed by hemodialysis; administer after dialysis

Contraindication

A previous hypersensitivity reaction to any penicillin or to procaine is a contraindication.