(Originally posted on 2004-06-13) Test dose: Adult: 5000 units in 0.1ml; Children: 1000 units in 0.1ml Method: Intradermal injection Material: Penicillin G 600mg/vial (1,000,000u/vial) Dilution method: Assume the change in volume due to dissolution of powder is negligible after dilution. Adult: Method A
Adult: Method B
Children:
Reference: Drug Information Handbook 6th ed. 1998-1999, Lexi-Comp. Inc. |
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