Alfacilline 15/15 LA

Composition:
Each ml suspension contains:
150,000 IU benzathine benzylpenicillin
150,000 IU procaine benzylpenicillin
Action:
Bactericidal small-spectrum antibiotic, active mainly against Gram-positive bacteria such as Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Corynebacterium and Erysipelas. Used in pneumonia in case of tetracycline resistant Pasteurella. Procaine benzylpenicillin maintains therapeutic levels up to 24 hours. Benzathine benzylpenicillin remains active for 3-5 days, depending on dose applied.
Indications:
Infections caused by micro-organisms sensitive to penicillins, whereby use of a long acting penicillin is required (e.g. Erysipelas). As a prophylaxis after surgery and traumatic injuries.
Administration/dosage:
By a single intramuscular or subcutaneous injection:
Horses, cattle, sheep, pigs : 1 ml per 25 kg body weight.
Cats, dogs : 1 ml per 10 kg body weight.
In case of meningitis or arthritis higher doses are recommended.
Contra-Indications:
Hypersensitivity to penicillins.
Precautions:
Partial cross-resistance exists with cephalosporins.
Advised withdrawal times:
Milk : 6 days.
Meat : 21 days.
Conservation:
Cool (8-15°C), protected from light.
Presentation:
Per 12 vials of 100 ml.