benzylpenicillin
Drug Identity
Schedule
Prescription Only
Pregnancy Category
UnknownEssential Medicine
Formulations
Available dosage forms and strengths.
| Form | Strength | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| injection | 5MU | — |
Indications
Conditions treated with benzylpenicillin, with dosing and administration details.
Refer To Specialist For Pacemaker Insertion.
Indication
Refer To Specialist For Pacemaker Insertion.
Adult Dose
5MU
Route
IV
Frequency
6hourly
Duration
6 weeks
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Healthcare Associated Infections (Nosocomial)
Indication
Healthcare Associated Infections (Nosocomial)
Adult Dose
1.5g
Route
IV
Frequency
6hourly
Duration
10 days
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Acute Respiratory Infections In Adults
Indication
Acute Respiratory Infections In Adults
Adult Dose
2.5MU
Route
oral
Frequency
3 times a day
Duration
14 days
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Anthrax (Cutaneous)
Indication
Anthrax (Cutaneous)
Adult Dose
2 MU
Route
oral
Frequency
once daily
Duration
10 days
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Indication
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Adult Dose
3 g
Route
oral
Frequency
6hrly
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)
Indication
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)
Adult Dose
3g
Acute Malnutrition
Indication
Acute Malnutrition
Adult Dose
25mg/kg
Frequency
8hrly
Duration
5 days
Classify As: | Treatment
Indication
Classify As: | Treatment
Adult Dose
50mg/kg
Route
IV
Frequency
6hourly
Duration
5 days
Do Not Leave The Baby Alone
Indication
Do Not Leave The Baby Alone
Adult Dose
0.05MU
Route
IV
Frequency
12hrly
Duration
7days
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Termination Of Pregnancy 108
Indication
Termination Of Pregnancy 108
Adult Dose
5MU
Route
IV
Frequency
single dose
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V