ANSWER.
* Calculation of amount(ml) of Peniclillin G benzathine required.
Formula = Desired dose/Dose in ahdn *Quantity.
Here
Desired dose (D) = 250000 units.
Dose in hand (H) = 300000 units.
Quantity (Q) = 1 ml.
As per above formula
Amount(ml) of peniclillin required = D/H * Q
= 250000 / 300000 * 1
= 0.8 ml.
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