Procaine Benzylpenicillin Aqueous 4 mega units Inj (A.K.A. Penicillin G Procaine)

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Prescriber Category

Department

Antimicrobial Restriction

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INDICATION (BLUE BOOK / UKK)

Treatment of infections due to Penicillin G-sensitive organisms.

DOSING FOR ADULTS GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]

Late Latent Syphilis, Gummatous Syphilis or Cardiovascular Syphilis:
600,000 units IM q24h

Neurosyphilis, Ocular Syphilis or Otosyphilis:
2.4 million units IM q24h (given with Probenecid)

RENAL DOSE ADJUSTMENT IN ADULTS GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]

N/A

IV TO PO GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]

N/A

EXTENDED INFUSION GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]

In-progress

SPECIAL MONITORING & PRECAUTION GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]

In-progress

ALTERNATIVE DOSING (BLUE BOOK / HSgB DRUG LIST)

Adult: 300,000 - 900,000 units (300-900 mg) daily IM. Paed.: Up to 1 yr: 150 mg IM daily. 1-5 yrs: 300 mg IM daily. 6-12 yrs: 600 mg IM daily.

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