Depocillin Injection 300mg/ml (100 ml injection)
For the treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to penicillin in horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs and cats. Read more
For the treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to penicillin in horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs and cats.
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Product Description
About Depocillin Injection 300mg/ml (100 ml injection)
For the treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to penicillin in horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs and cats.
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Directions For Use
Directions for Use
Horses and cattle
12 mg per kg bodyweight, by intramuscular injection.
Sheep and pigs
15 mg per kg bodyweight, by intramuscular injection.
Dogs and cats
30 mg per kg bodyweight (1 ml per 10 kg bodyweight) by subcutaneous administration.
e.g.
Horse 500 kg ? 20 ml
Cow 500 kg ? 20 ml
Sheep 50 kg ? 2.5 ml
Pig 50 kg ? 2.5 ml
Dog 10 kg ? 1 ml
Cat 5 kg ? 0.5 ml
Clean the area of the injection site and swab with spirit. Shake well before use.
Treatment may be repeated at intervals of 24 hours for up to 5 administrations. For organisms highly susceptible to penicillin, such as Streptococcus dysgalactiae in sheep, treatment may be repeated at 48 hour intervals for up to 3 administrations.
DO NOT USE THE SAME INJECTION SITE MORE THAN ONCE DURING A COURSE OF TREATMENT.
Do not inject more than 20 ml per injection site in cattle.
Do not inject more than 5 ml per injection site in pigs and sheep.
Active Ingredient
Depocillin Injection 300mg/ml (100 ml injection) ingredients
A sterile, injectable aqueous white to off-white suspension containing 300 mg/ml Procaine Benzylpenicillin PhEur. Preservative methylparahydroxybenzoate 1.1 mg/ml.
Side Effects
Side effects of Depocillin Injection 300mg/ml (100 ml injection)
Not to be administered to animals sensitive to penicillin.
Not to be used in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or gerbils. Caution is advised in its use in other small herbivores.
Not effective against beta-lactamase-producing organisms.
Occasionally in sucking and fattening pigs, administration of products containing procaine penicillin may cause a transient pyrexia, vomiting, shivering, listlessness and incoordination. Additionally in pregnant sows and gilts, a vulval discharge which could be associated with abortion has been reported.
Not recommended for intravenous or intrathecal administration.
Occasional allergies to penicillin have been observed but they are very rare.
Antagonism between the product and bacteriostatic preparations may occur. Resistant bacteria, particularly gram-negative, that show a cross-resistance with other beta-lactams might occur.
Additional Data
Depocillin Injection 300mg/ml (100 ml injection) specification
| Specification: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Pack Size: | 100 ml injection |
| Brands: | Intervet |
| Product Form: | LA injection |
| External Link: | http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/Intervet_Schering-Plough/documents/S3543.html |
