PEN STREP KEPRO 100ML

Product Information

Penstrep 20-25 Inj.

Composition

Per ml. suspension:

Description

Procaine penicillin G is a small spectrum penicillin with bactericidal action against mainly Gram-positive bacteria, (like Streptococci, Staphylococci, some Corynebacteria spp., Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, Clostridia spp., Bacillus anthracis) and Gram-negative cocci, Leptospira canicola, Campylobacter foetus and Actinomyces bovis.

Dihydrostreptomycin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, has bactericidal activity against mainly Gram-negative bacteria, like E. coli, Proteus vulgaris, Brucella spp., Salmonella spp., Shighella spp., Klebsiella spp., Pasteurella spp. and some Mycoplasmas. The combination acts additive and in some cases synergistic

Indications

Infections, caused by micro-organisms susceptible to Penicillin or Dihydrostreptomycin, like respiratory-, uterine-, and alimentary tract infections, Metritis, Mastitis, Osteomyelitis, Peritonitis, Septicaemia, Cystitis, joint-ill and secondary bacterial infections, in cattle, horses, pigs, foals, calves, sheep and goats.

Contra-indications

Hypersensitivity to Penicillins, Aminoglycosides and/or procaine, renal dysfunctions, disturbances of auditory or vestibular organs, use in small herbivores like rabbits, chinchillas and guinea pigs, prolonged use in pregnant animals because of the risk of toxicity to the foetus.

Side-effects

Prolonged administration of high doses may result in renal, vestibular and/or auditory dysfunctions and sometimes hypersensitivity reactions may occur.

Incompatibility with other drugs or substances

Penstrep 20/25 inj. is incompatible with fastacting bacteriostatic antimicrobial drugs (e.g. Tetracyclines, Chloramphenicol, Erythromycin, Lincomycin) and with anaesthetics or other neuromuscular blocking agents (because of respiratory depression and apnea).

Dosage and administration

Intramuscular administration:

In severe cases this dose may be doubled.
Note : shake well before use.

Withdrawal period

Storage

Store in a dry, dark place between 8°C and 15°C.

Packing

100 ml. multidose vial (48 vials per box).

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