Depocillin Injection for infections in horses, cattle, sheep-Hyperdrug

Dosage and administration 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, 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. 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. Wash hands after use. DO NOT USE THE SAME INJECTION SITE MORE THAN ONCE DURING A COURSE OF TREATMENT.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc 1. Not to be administered to animals sensitive to penicillin. 2. Occasional allergies to penicillin have been observed but they are very rare. 3. Do not use orally or parenterally in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or gerbils. Caution is advised when used in any other very small herbivores. 4. Not effective against beta-lactamase producing organisms. 5. 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. Withdrawal periods Milk for human consumption must not be taken during treatment. Milk for human consumption may be taken only from cows after 72 hours from the last treatment. Not to be used in sheep producing milk intended for human consumption. Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Cattle and sheep may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 4 days from the last treatment. Pigs may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 5 days from the last treatment. Not to be used in horses intended for human consumption. Operator warning Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection, inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to penicillin may lead to cross sensitivity to cephalosporins and vice versa. Allergic reactions to these substances are occasionally serious. 1. Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitised, or if you have been advised not to work with such preparations. 2. Handle this product with great care to avoid exposure, taking all recommended precautions. 3. If you develop symptoms following exposure, such as a skin rash, you should seek medical advice and show the doctor this warning. Swelling of the face, lips or eyes or difficulty breathing are more serious symptoms and require urgent medical attention. Wash hands after use. For animal treatment only. Keep out of reach of children. Pharmaceutical precautions Store at between +2°C and +8°C. Do not freeze. Protect from light. Shake the container well before use. Following withdrawal of the first dose use the product within 28 days. Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.

Depocillin Injection 100ml