Finished product reference
Penicillin G Benzathin
Injection, Powder · Parenteral · 1200000 IU
- List code
- 958
Indications
Lentocilin S is indicated for the treatment of the following infections in adults and children: - Upper respiratory tract infections, namely group A streptococcal infections - Primary and secondary syphilis - Latent syphilis - Tertiary syphilis (in adults) - Congenital syphilis (in children) - Yaws - Bejel - Pinta Lentocilin S is also indicated prophylactically in the following situations: - Rheumatic fever - Diphtheria (including elimination of the asymptomatic carrier state) Consideration should be given to official guidelines for appropriate use of antimicrobial agents. indications&usage section
Dosage and administration (summary)
Lentocilin S suspension for injection is to be EXCLUSIVELY administered by DEEP INTRAMUSCULAR (IM) INJECTION. Deep IM administration of this medicine requires a rigorous technique and should be performed only by experienced health technicians and in places prepared for the emergency treatment of a possible anaphylactic reaction. Posology Adults Group A streptococcal infections - Upper respiratory tract infections: 1,200,000 IUunits in a single dose. Primary, secondary and early latent syphilis: 2,400,000 unitsIU in a single dose (injection at two different sites).
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance, to other penicillin or to any of the excipients. Hypersensitivity to lidocaine or local anesthetics of the amide type.
Warnings and precautions
Lentocilin S suspension for injection should ONLY be administered by INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTE. To avoid injury, Lentocilin S suspension should not be administered by intravenous, intraarterial or subcutaneous route, in the adipose layer, into or near a peripheral nerve or blood vessel. Before injecting the suspension, the position of the needle should be controlled by aspiration. If blood shows up in the syringe, pull back the needle and inject on another site. Administer Lentocilin S suspension EXCLUSIVELY by DEEP INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION in the external upper quadrant of the buttock.
Source: Penicillin G Benzathin (Lentocilin) — US FDA prescribing information, 2024-06-07, DailyMed. Summarised and shortened; the full label governs. Iranian registration, indications and labelling may differ.
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