Benzabenzylpen.pdr/inj 2.4MIUvl/BOX-50

General description:
Benzathine Benzylpenicillin powder for injection 2.4 Million IU (1.44g), once reconstituted solution for deep IM injection. Vial, box of 50 vials Please note another name for Benzathine Benzylpenicillin is Penicillin G Benzathine.

Technical specifications:
Each vial contains Benzathine Benzylpenicillin equivalent to 2.4 million IU of Benzylpenicillin.

Therapeutic class:
Benzathine Benzylpenicillin is a combination of Benzylpenicillin which is Beta lactam antibiotic and Benzathine which is a Diamine. The Benzathine stabilizes Benzylpenicillin and prolong its effect when injected.

Indications:
Treatment of bacterial infections susceptible to Benzylpenicillin either alone or in combination
with other antibiotics.

Dosage, Instructions for use:
Refer to the guidelines below:
WHO Model Formulary 2008
http:/ /www.who.int/selection_medicines/list/WMF2008.pdf
WHO Model Formulary for Children 2010
http ://www.who.int/selection_medicines/list/WMFc_2010.pdf
WHO Packet book for hospital care for Children 2013
http://www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/ documents/child_hospital_care/en/

Shelf life:
3 years (36 months).

Storage and transportation:
The product must be transported between +15 °C to + 25°C unless specified otherwise.

Dispensing instructions
Dispense in original container. Do not repack. Please note the box does not contain solvent for reconstitution. The content of the vial should be reconstituted by dissolving in e.g. water for injection (S1543805 WFI 10 ml /BOX-50 or S1543803 WFI 5 ml/BOX-50)

Component of a KIT
Yes

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