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benzathine benzylpenicillin

benzathine benzylpenicillin
Drug Name Form Strength Formulary Unrestricted Formulary Restricted Non-Formulary Interchange
Extencilline SUSPENSION, INTRAMUSCULAR 1,200,000 units/4 mL      
Extencilline SUSPENSION, INTRAMUSCULAR 2,400,000 units/5 mL      


Comments:
  • Restricted to patients being treated for syphilis infections, particularly in pregnancy, during Bicillin LA shortage
  • Considered interchangeable with Bicillin LA
  • Temporarily FDA approved to be imported from France (as of 5/1/24)

Reviewed: April 2024

Benzathine Benzylpenicillin (Extencilline) Importation


Last updated: May. 7, 2024







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