The average cost for 1 vial of 1g of Ceftriaxone is $9.81 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 40.76% off the average retail price of $16.56.
VialDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
250mg | 1 vial | $5.16 | $5.16 |
1g | 1 vial | $9.81 | $9.81 |
500mg | 1 vial | $10.34 | $10.34 |
2g | 2 vials | $12.50 | $6.25 |
Typical dosage for Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone is given as an injection into the veins or into the muscle, usually by a provider in a healthcare setting (e.g., hospital, office, nursing home).
The dose and length of treatment depends on what type of infection you have and how serious it is. Your provider will determine the right dose and length of treatment for you. For most infections, the general dosage is as follows:
Adults
- Most infections: The typical dose is 1 to 2 grams per day for 4 to 14 days.
- Gonorrhea: The recommended dose is 250 mg injected into the muscle for one time.
- Preventing infections before surgery: The typical dose is 1 gram injected into the vein once, 30 minutes to 2 hours before surgery.
- The maximum dose is 2 or 4 grams per day, depending on your age and liver and kidney function.
Children
- Most infections: The dose depends on your child's weight. The typical dose is 50 mg/kg to 75 mg/kg of body weight per day for 7 to 14 days. This dose is given once per day or split into two equal doses in the day. The maximum dose is 100 mg/kg (up to 4 grams) per day.
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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPRobert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
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Allison Gourley, PharmDAllison Gourley, PharmD, is a kidney and pancreas transplant pharmacist at a teaching hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. When she’s not educating patients about their immunosuppressants, she's actively involved in transplant research.
