The average cost for 1 carton of 10 vials of 1g of Ertapenem is $130.90 with a free GoodRx coupon.
VialDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
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1g | 1 vial | $39.95 | $39.95 |
CartonDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
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10 vials of 1g | 1 carton | $130.90 | $130.90 |
Typical dosage for Ertapenem
Ertapenem is given as an infusion into the veins (IV) or into the muscle (IM) by a healthcare professional. The length of treatment depends on the type of infection you have.
- Age 13 years and older: The typical dose is 1 gram once a day.
- Age 3 months to under 13 years: The dose depends on your child's body weight. The typical dose is 15 mg/kg of weight twice a day. The maximum dose is 1 gram per day.
Your dose might differ if you have kidney problems.
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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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