GuidelinesIMCI
Penicillin - IM (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
Give IM Penicillin for Possible Streptococcal Infection
Give IM single dose or oral treatment twice daily
- IM Penicillin is the treatment of choice (see below)
- Give azithromycin if the child is allergic to penicillin
- Only give oral penicillin if the caregiver does not want the child to have an injection
- Dilute 1.2 million units with 3 ml of sterile water or 3 ml of lidocaine 1% without adrenaline
Benzathine Benzylpenicillin IM Injection
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Weight
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Age
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1.2mu in 3 ml sterile water
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1.2mu in 3 ml lidocaine1% without adrenaline
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Up to 30 kg
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3 up to 5 years
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1.5 ml
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1.5 ml
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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Treatments in Clinic Only; Penicillin
Last checked for updates: June 2023