Table 2.

Reported product attributes of IM injection vs oral formulation

Type of formulation	Advantages	Disadvantages
IM injection	Single dose Demonstrated efficacy No compliance issues	Requires skilled provider at birth Requires additional administration supplies (such as syringes and needles) Issues of acceptability among caregivers
Oral formulation	Does not require needle- or syringe-skilled provider More acceptable to caregivers Not painful Less expensive	Issues of compliance with multi-day regimen Uncertainly around efficacy and appropriate regimen

Abbreviation: IM, intramuscular.