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Bcg Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 26, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: vaccine 50 mg; 50 mg; 81 mg; 27 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Tuberculosis - Prophylaxis

Drop 0.2 to 0.3 mL of vaccine from syringe onto cleansed deltoid and spread over a 1 to 2 inch area using the edge of the multiple puncture device.



Comments:

Use: Prevention of tuberculosis in persons not previously infected with M. tuberculosis who are at high risk for exposure

Usual Adult Dose for Urinary Tumor

One vial of BCG suspended in 50 mL preservative free saline, intravesically into the bladder, and retained for 2 hours before voiding



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Usual Pediatric Dose for Tuberculosis - Prophylaxis

Children 1 month and older:
Drop 0.2 to 0.3 mL of vaccine from syringe onto cleansed deltoid and spread over a 1 to 2 inch area using the edge of the multiple puncture device.


Infants under 1 month:


Comments:

Use: Prevention of tuberculosis in persons not previously infected with M. tuberculosis who are at high risk for exposure

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

US BOXED WARNING(S):


Safety and efficacy for treatment of superficial bladder cancer have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

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