Erpen 1 gm/vial IM/IV Injection

Ertapenem should be infused over 30 minutes in both the Treatment and Prophylactic regimens. Dosing considerations should be made in adults with advanced or end-stage renal impairment and those on hemodialysis.

Treatment regimen:

• Adults and pediatric patients 13 years of age and older. The dosage should be 1 gram once a day intravenously or intramuscularly.
• Patients 3 months to 12 years of age should be administered 15 mg/kg twice daily (not to exceed 1 g/day intravenously or intramuscularly.)
• Intravenous infusion may be administered in adults and pediatrics for up to 14 days or intramuscular injection for up to 7 days.

Prophylaxis regimen for adults:

• 1 gram single dose given 1 hour prior to elective colorectal surgery.