Acyclovir
Neonatal Route/Dilution

Neonatal Route/Dilution

Route

IV

Final Dilution

Central Line

7 mg/mL

Peripheral Line

5 mg/mL

Dilution Instructions

Mix 8.6mL of D5W with 1.4mL of 50 mg/mL Acyclovir in a 10mL empty sterile vial = 7 mg/mL

Mix 9mL of D5W with 1mL of 50 mg/mL Acyclovir in a 10 mL empty sterile vial = 5 mg/mL

Stability

50 mg/mL = 24H
7 mg/mL = 24H
5 mg/mL = 24H

Store at Room Temperature, do not refrigerate