Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Eastern Health

Primary

Consult

Infectious Diseases Team

First Line

Benzathine penicillin G long- acting 2.4 million units

IM x 1 dose (administered as 2 doses of 1.2 million units IM in each buttock)

PEN G FOR IV INFUSION IS NOT THE SAME AS THE LONG ACTING BENZATHINE IM FORMUALTION

USED FOR SYPHILIS; DOUBLE CHECK WHEN ORDERING OR DISPENSING

Second Line

(i.e. allergy to first-line treatment), please consult Infectious Diseases Team

Pregnancy

Same as for non-pregnant patients

Follow-up