Depocillin (Canada)

FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY

DIN 01983253

Depocillin is a sterile aqueous suspension for injection, containing per mL, procaine penicillin G (BP) 300,000 IU (300 mg) and as preservative, methylparahydroxybenzoate 1.1 mg.

INDICATIONS

Depocillin is indicated for the treatment of the following infections caused by bacteria susceptible to penicillin:

Cattle: bacterial pneumonia; calf diphtheria; footrot; metritis; wound infections.

Swine: bacterial pneumonia; erysipelas; wound infections.

Horses: bacterial pneumonia; metritis; strangles; wound infections.

Sheep: bacterial pneumonia; metritis; wound infections.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Depocillin should be given by deep intramuscular injection. Shake well before using.

Cattle and sheep: 21,000 IU/kg of body weight (7 mL/100 kg or 0.7 mL/10 kg) intramuscularly once daily until 2 days after clinical signs disappear. Do not exceed 5 days of treatment. Do not exceed 15 mL per injection site in cattle and 5 mL per injection site in sheep.

Swine: 15,000 IU/kg of body weight (1 mL/20 kg) intramuscularly once daily until 2 days after clinical signs disappear. Do not exceed 5 days of treatment. Do not exceed 10 mL per injection site.

Horses: 21,000 IU/kg of body weight (7 mL/100 kg) intramuscularly twice daily (at 12 hour intervals) until 2 days after clinical signs disappear or, in the case of respiratory infections, until 5 days after clinical signs disappear. Do not exceed 15 mL per injection site. Rotate injection sites for succeeding doses.

NOTE: If animals do not respond within 48 hours of administration of the first dose, consult a veterinarian. An alternative antibacterial therapy should be considered.

Warnings:

Cattle and sheep: Treated animals must not be slaughtered for use in food for at least 10 days after the latest treatment with this drug. Milk taken from treated animals during treatment and within 96 hours after the latest treatment must not be used as food.

Swine: Treated animals must not be slaughtered for use in food for at least 8 days after the latest treatment with this drug.

Horses: This drug is not to be administered to horses that are to be slaughtered for use as food. To avoid illegal residues, do not inject subcutaneously.

To Avoid Illegal Residues In Milk, Do Not Use In Dairy Animals With Clinical Or Subclinical Mastitis And Do Not Exceed The Recommended Dosage. The Use Of On-farm Tests For Detecting Subclinical Mastitis Prior To Treatment (c.m.t. Or Other Tests) And/or Detecting Residues Prior To Marketing Milk From Treated Animals Is Recommended.

caution(s)

in Case Of Anaphylactic Reaction (acute Respiratory Distress, Mouth Breathing, Recumbency), Administer Epinephrine Immediately To Prevent Death. In pigs, Administration Of This Product May Occasionally Cause A Fever, Vomiting, Shivering, Listlessness, Incoordination And Possibly, Death. In Pregnant Sows And Gilts, It May Result In Abortions. In horses, Procaine Penicillin G Is Occasionally Associated With Excitement And May Cause Pain At The Site Of Injection. Repeated Use Of The Same Injection Site May Intensify These Side Effects.

storage

store Below 15°c. Do Not Freeze. Decreased Potency After 3 Months At 25°c.

presentation

100 mL, 250 mL and 500 mL bottles.

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