Penro® 1g Injection (Meropenem) – Carbapenem Antibiotic (Rx)

Quick answer: Penro 1g (meropenem) is a powerful carbapenem antibiotic for serious infections treated in hospital, such as pneumonia, meningitis and abdominal or urinary infections. A nurse or doctor gives it into a vein. MedHub supplies it on prescription and delivers it across Pakistan.

Patient and caregiver information

What is Penro 1g?

Penro 1g is a vial of meropenem powder made in Pakistan by Bosch Pharmaceuticals. Meropenem belongs to the carbapenems, a strong group of antibiotics that kill a wide range of bacteria. Doctors keep it for serious infections, often when milder antibiotics are unlikely to work. It does not treat viral illnesses such as colds or flu.

What is it used for?

Hospital doctors use meropenem to treat severe bacterial infections, including:

• Pneumonia: including infections picked up in hospital or on a ventilator.
• Urinary tract infections: complicated ones, such as kidney infections.
• Abdominal infections: for example after a burst appendix or a bowel problem.
• Skin and soft tissue infections: deep or complicated wounds.
• Meningitis: infection of the lining around the brain.
• Blood infection (septicaemia) linked to any of these.

Your doctor may also choose it when a patient with a low white cell count develops a fever that looks like a bacterial infection. Doctors choose Penro 1g only after weighing the germ, the infection site and your kidney health.

How is it given?

Penro 1g is given by trained healthcare staff in a hospital or clinic, as an injection or infusion. Your doctor decides the dose and the treatment schedule.

Common side effects

• Redness, pain or swelling where the needle goes in
• Headache
• Nausea, vomiting or loose stools
• Skin rash or itching
• Changes in liver or blood test results, found on routine checks

Tell your care team straight away if you develop swelling of the face or lips, difficulty breathing, a severe rash, fits, or watery diarrhoea that does not settle.

Storage and transportation

Storage and transportation of this medicine follow the manufacturer’s instructions through the dispensing pharmacy. Ask your dispensing pharmacist if you have any questions about handling.

How to order from MedHub

1. Send a photo of your prescription on WhatsApp.
2. Our pharmacist confirms the price and stock with you.
3. We pack the vial with care and deliver it to your home, city or hospital.

Families in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia often arrange Penro 1g for relatives who are in hospital in Pakistan. You can also look through our infectious disease medicines if your doctor prescribes a different antibiotic.

For healthcare professionals

• Composition: meropenem 1 g (as meropenem trihydrate) per vial, powder for solution for injection or infusion, supplied with 20 ml sterile water for injection
• Drug class: carbapenem beta-lactam antibiotic
• Indications: pneumonia including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia; bronchopulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis; complicated urinary tract infections; complicated intra-abdominal infections; intra- and post-partum infections; complicated skin and soft tissue infections; acute bacterial meningitis; septicaemia associated with these infections; empirical treatment of presumed bacterial infection in febrile neutropenia
• Mechanism: inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding penicillin-binding proteins, giving bactericidal activity against many Gram-positive, Gram-negative and anaerobic organisms
• Label dose: adults and adolescents over 50 kg: 500 mg or 1 g IV every 8 hours depending on the infection; 2 g every 8 hours for meningitis and cystic fibrosis; children 3 months to 11 years: 10–20 mg/kg every 8 hours (40 mg/kg in meningitis); give as an IV bolus over about 5 minutes or an infusion over 15–30 minutes; adjust the interval in renal impairment
• Monitoring / key precautions: check for beta-lactam hypersensitivity before use; adjust for creatinine clearance; monitor liver function and blood counts on prolonged courses; watch for seizures and for Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea; avoid combining with valproic acid, which can lower valproate levels sharply
• Storage: below 30°C, protected from light; use reconstituted solution promptly as per label
• Manufactured and marketed in Pakistan by: Bosch Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
• Pack: 1 vial with 20 ml sterile water for injection

Frequently asked questions

What is Penro 1g?

Penro 1g is a vial of meropenem powder made in Pakistan by Bosch Pharmaceuticals.

What is Penro 1g used for?

Penro 1g treats serious bacterial infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, and complicated urinary, abdominal and skin infections. Doctors use it mainly in hospital.

How is Penro 1g given?

Penro 1g is given by trained healthcare staff in a hospital or clinic, as an injection or infusion. Your doctor decides the dose and the treatment schedule.

How does Penro 1g work?

Penro 1g is an antibiotic from the carbapenem group, given into a vein. Bacteria need a strong outer wall to survive. Meropenem attaches to proteins called penicillin-binding proteins that bacteria use to build this wall. With these proteins blocked, the wall weakens, and the bacteria burst and die. Meropenem stays stable against many of the enzymes bacteria use to break antibiotics down.

What precautions should I know before using Penro 1g?

Before treatment, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic, especially penicillins or cephalosporins, and about any kidney problems, liver disease or seizures. Mention if you take valproate for epilepsy, as meropenem sharply lowers its levels. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Report straight away rash, swelling or wheezing, fits, blistering skin, or severe or bloody diarrhoea during or after treatment.

What is the Penro 1g price in Pakistan?

Penro 1g costs Rs 2,849 to Rs 3,352 per pack of 1 vial with 20 ml sterile water. Contact MedHub to confirm current price, availability and delivery options.

Can I get Penro 1g in Lahore, Karachi or Peshawar?

Yes. MedHub serves patients across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Multan and Faisalabad. Contact MedHub to confirm current price, availability and delivery options.

Do I need a prescription to buy Penro 1g?

Yes. Penro 1g is a prescription-only medicine. Send a clear photo of your doctor's prescription on WhatsApp, and our pharmacist checks it before confirming your order.

Can I order Penro 1g for my family in Pakistan from abroad?

Yes. People in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia order Penro 1g through MedHub for their family in Pakistan. Share the prescription on WhatsApp, and our team guides you through payment and delivery to their home or hospital.

Source: manufacturer product information from Bosch Pharmaceuticals. MedHub writes its own plain-language summaries. Always read the leaflet supplied with your medicine.

This information is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.