Dosage
Benzathine Penicillin's dosage details are as follows:
Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
0.6 to 1.2 million units | 0.9 (0.9) | As recommended. | IM | single dose every 3 weeks dose and duration may vary according to indication |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
22.9 to 45.8 mg/kg | 34 (34.35) | As recommended. | Intra Muscular | Every 5-7 Days |
22.9 mg/kg | 23 (22.9) | 8 hourly | Oral | - |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
28.625 mg/kg | 29 (28.625) | 8 hourly | oral | |