Procpen 30


Composition:
Each ml suspension contains:
300.000 IU procaine benzylpenicillin
Action:
Antibiotic with narrow spectrum, with bactericidal action against Gram-positive bacteria, such as Streptococcus, Staphylococcus (not
producing penicillinase), Corynebacterium, Clostridium, Bacillus anthracis, Fusobacterium and Erysipelas, Pasteurella resistant to
tetracyclines.
Some strains of Haemophilus and Brucella are sensitive. Therapeutic levels are maintained for about 24 hours. Procaine
benzylpenicillin is inactivated by penicillinase producing micro-organisms.
Indications:
(Broncho-)pneumonia, enteritis, mastitis, metritis, peritonitis, puerperal infections, nephritis, infected wounds and secondary bacterial
infections. Pneumonia caused by Pasteurella resistant to tetracyclines.
Administration/dosage:
By intramuscular injection:
Cattle, horses : 1 ml per 25 kg b.w.
Sheep, goats, pigs : 1 ml per 10 kg b.w.
Cats, dogs : 1 ml per 10 kg b.w.
Shake well before use.
Advised withdrawal times:
milk : 2 days.
meat : 5 days.
Contra-Indications:
Hypersensitivity to penicillins.
Conservation:
Cool (8 -15°C), protected from light.
Presentation:
Per 12 vials of 100 ml.