<p><strong>Adults (Men and Women)</strong>: Inject 5 ml intramuscularly for a 2 gm dose.This is also the recommended dose for patients being treated after failure of previous antibiotic therapy.<br />
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Intramuscular injections should be made deep into the upper outer quadrant of the gluteal muscle.<br />
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<strong>Pediatric Use</strong>: Safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population have not been established.</p>