benzathine penicillin

Drug Identity

Schedule

Prescription Only

Pregnancy Category

Unknown

Essential Medicine

Yes

Formulations

Available dosage forms and strengths.

FormStrengthPack Size
tablet2.4MU

Indications

Conditions treated with benzathine penicillin, with dosing and administration details.

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Chapter 6: Obstetric and Gynaecological Conditions

Indication

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Adult Dose

2.4MU

Route

IM

Frequency

once aweek

Duration

3 doses

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Second Trimester (14 To 27 Weeks)

Chapter 6: Obstetric and Gynaecological Conditions

Indication

Second Trimester (14 To 27 Weeks)

Adult Dose

2.4MU

Route

oral

Genital Ulcers In Men & Women (With Or Without

Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Indication

Genital Ulcers In Men & Women (With Or Without

Adult Dose

2.4MU

Route

oral

Frequency

twice aday

Duration

3 days

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Granulating Ulcers Without Buboes

Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Indication

Granulating Ulcers Without Buboes

Adult Dose

2.4MU

Route

oral

Frequency

twice a day

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Rheumatic Fever

Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disease

Indication

Rheumatic Fever

Adult Dose

2.4MU

Route

oral

Frequency

once a day

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Acute Epididymo-Orchitis

Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Indication

Acute Epididymo-Orchitis

Adult Dose

30mg/kg

Route

oral

Frequency

once a day

Duration

3 weeks

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V