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Indications/Uses
Diphtheria, pharyngitis, rheumatic fever, spleen disorders & syphilis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Upper resp infections Adult 1,200,000 u. Childn ≥27.3 kg body wt 900,000 u, ≤27.3 kg body wt & infant 300,000-600,000 u. Doses to be given as single IM doses w/ a frequency of 2 inj in 10 days. Syphilis 2,400,000 u as a single IM dose, to be given once a wk for 3 wk. Congenital syphilis Childn 2-12 yr ¼-1/3 the adult dose, ≤2 yr & infant 50,000 u/kg body wt as a single IM dose. To be taken once a wk for 2 wk. Prophylaxis of rheumatic fever & Strep pharyngitis 1,200,000 u as a single IM dose every 3 wk.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Do not inject into or near an artery or nerve.
Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins & other β-lactam antibiotics, poor renal function. IV & intrathecal inj should be avoided. History of cardiac decompensation, severe heart disease.
Adverse Reactions
Skin rash, anaphylaxis, hemolytic anemia, angioedema, urticaria, acute interstitial nephritis.
Drug Interactions
Bacteriostatic antibacterial agents, probenecid.
MedsGo Class
Penicillins
Features
Dosage
1200000IU
Ingredients
- Benzathine Benzylpenicillin
Packaging
Powder for Injection (I.M.) 1's
Generic Name
Benzathine Benzylpenicillin
Registration Number
DR-XY20237-B
Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)
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