BENZATHINE PENICILLIN

Brand Name & Strength

Sterile Penicillin G Benzathine USP 2.4 MIU (1.8 g)

Reconstitution

Reconstitute with 8 ml of WFI

Further Dilution

Not required

Diluent

Not required

Administration & Infusion rate

IM only

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

Use immediately -

After dilution

- -

Remarks

Observe patient in 30 min of administration for any allergy reactions developed

Not for intravenous, intrathecal and subcutaneous injection.

In infants and small children, not to be injected into the upper outer quadrant of the buttock to avoid sciatic nerve damage.