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Bicillin L A

Bicillin L-A Dosage

Aileen Chu, PharmD, BCPSAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Aileen Chu, PharmD, BCPS, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on June 26, 2024

The average cost for 1 package of 10 syringes of 2.4 million units per 4ml of Bicillin L-A is $8,790.47 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 7.33% off the average retail price of $9,485.98.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

10 pediatric syringes of 600000 units per ml

1 package

$2,481.34

$2,481.34

10 syringes of 1.2 million units per 2ml

1 package

$4,292.99

$4,292.99

10 syringes of 2.4 million units per 4ml

1 package

$8,790.47

$8,790.47

Typical dosage for Bicillin L-A

Upper respiratory tract infections (e.g., strep throat):

  • Adults: The typical dose is 1,200,000 units injected into the muscle once as a single dose.
  • Older children: The typical dose is 900,000 units injected into the muscle once as a single dose.
  • Children under 60 lbs: The typical dose is 300,000 to 600,000 units injected into the muscle once as a single dose.

Syphilis:

  • Adults with earlier stages of syphilis: The typical dose is 2,400,000 units injected into the muscle once as a single dose.
  • Adults with later stages of syphilis: The typical dose is 2,400,000 units injected into the muscle every 7 days for 3 doses.
  • Children who were born with syphilis: Your child's pediatrician will determine the right dose based on their weight.

Yaws, bejel, or pinta: The typical dose is 1,200,000 units injected into the muscle once as a single dose.

Prevention of rheumatic fever and kidney damage: The typical dose is 1,200,000 units injected into the muscle once a month OR 600,000 units every 2 weeks.

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