RM MEROPENEM 1G VIAL

Medicine Information

What is this medicine used for?

RM Meropenem is indicated for the treatment of bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis, and penicillin-susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae.

How much and how often should you use this medicine?

Adult: IV Susceptible infections 0.5-1 g 8 hrly via IV injection over approximately 3-5 minutes or infused over approximately 15-30 minutes. Meningitis; Cystic fibrosis 2 g 8 hrly infused over approximately 15-30 minutes. Skin and skin structure infections 500 mg 8 hrly via IV injection over approximately 3-5 minutes or infused over approximately 15-30 minutes. Intra-abdominal infections: As meropenem trihydrate: 1 g 8 hourly via infusion over approximately 15-30 minutes or via injection over approximately 5 minutes.

Dosage Details

Intravenous

Intra-abdominal infections

Adult: As meropenem trihydrate: 1 g 8 hourly via infusion over approximately 15-30 minutes or via injection over approximately 5 minutes.

Child: ≥3 months ≤50 kg: 10-20 mg/kg 8 hourly via infusion over approximately 15-30 minutes. Alternatively, via injection over approximately 5 minutes for dosage up to 20 mg/kg. Max: 1,000 mg every 8 hours for 4-7 days.

Intravenous

Skin and skin structure infections

Adult: 500 mg 8 hrly via IV injection over approximately 3-5 minutes or infused over approximately 15-30 minutes.

Child: ≥3 months ≤50 kg: 10 mg/kg 8 hrly via IV injection over approximately 3-5 minutes or infused over approximately 15-30 minutes. Max: 500 mg.

Intravenous

Cystic fibrosis, Meningitis

Adult: 2 g 8 hrly infused over approximately 15-30 minutes.

Child: ≥3 months ≤50 kg: 40 mg/kg 8 hrly via IV injection over approximately 3-5 minutes or infused over approximately 15-30 minutes. Max: 2 g.

Intravenous

Susceptible infections

Adult: 0.5-1 g 8 hrly via IV injection over approximately 3-5 minutes or infused over approximately 15-30 minutes.

Child: ≥3 months ≤50 kg: 10 or 20 mg/kg 8 hrly via IV injection over approximately 3-5 minutes or infused over approximately 15-30 minutes.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to meropenem, other carbapenems.
• History of anaphylactic reaction to β-lactams (e.g., penicillins, cephalosporins).

Availability

1g and 500mg IV

Indication

RM Meropenem is indicated for the treatment of bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis and penicillin-susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Ingredients

Each tablet contains: RM Meropenem 1G