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Drug Name and Strength | Procaine penicillin 300mg/ml |
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Quantity | 250ml Bottle |
Indication | An aid in the treatment of infections caused by penicillin-sensitive organisms in horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs and cats. |
Contraindications | Administration to animals with known allergy to penicillin. Depocillin should not be used when it is known that ß-lactamase producing bacteria are involved. |
Actions | Bactericidal antibiotic chiefly active against Gram-positive microorganisms. |
Precautions | Product contains povidone (PVP) which may cause anaphylaxis in young cattle. Antihistamine or adrenaline treatment may be a suitable antidote.Persons who are allergic to penicillins should avoid direct contact with the product. |
Dosage and Administration | Shake well before use. Use the contents of the bottle within 28 days of broaching. Give by intramuscular injection to large animals. Dogs may be injected by either subcutaneous or intramuscular routes. Subcutaneous injection is advised for cats. Horses, cattle. 12 mg/kg bodyweight (20 mL/500 kg) daily. Pigs, sheep. 15 mg/kg bodyweight (2 mL/40 kg) daily. Dogs, cats. 30 mg/kg bodyweight (1 mL/10 kg) daily. |
Storage | Store below 8°C (refrigerate). Protect from light. |
MSDS (external link) | Depocillin 250ml SA MSDS |
Label (external link) | Depocillin 250ml SA Label |
Manufacturer | MSD Animal Health |
Refrigerated Product | Yes |