Description

Duplocillin LA is a long-acting injectable antibiotic containing a combination of procaine benzylpenicillin (150,000 IU/mL) and benzathine benzylpenicillin (150,000 IU/mL). This formulation is designed for the treatment of infections caused by penicillin-sensitive bacteria in various animal species, providing sustained therapeutic levels from a single injection.
Active Ingredients:

• Procaine Benzylpenicillin: 150,000 IU/mL​
• Benzathine Benzylpenicillin: 150,000 IU/mL​

Indications:

• Horses: Treatment of infections such as metritis, strangles, and tetanus.​
• Cattle: Management of conditions like blackleg, foot rot, metritis, and shipping fever complex.​
• Sheep: Effective against clostridial diseases and foot rot.
• Pigs: Treatment of erysipelas, mastitis, and metritis.​
• Dogs and Cats: Management of metritis, respiratory infections, and wound infections.​

Dosage/Application:

• Administration Route: Deep intramuscular injection.​
• Dosage Rate: 1 mL per 10 kg of body weight, equating to 30,000 IU of penicillin per kg.​

Example Dosages:

• Cattle (500 kg): 50 mL​
• Sheep (50 kg): 5 mL​
• Horse (500 kg): 50 mL​
• Pig (50 kg): 5 mL​
• Dog (10 kg): 1 mL​
• Cat (5 kg): 0.5 mL​

 

• Administration Frequency: Repeat the injection every 24 hours for up to 5 days, depending on the severity of the infection and veterinary advice.​

Precautions:

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.​
• Administration: Use sterile equipment and maintain proper hygiene during injection to prevent infection.​
• Contraindications: Avoid use in animals with known hypersensitivity to penicillin.​
• Pregnancy and Lactation: Consult a veterinarian before use in pregnant or lactating animals.​
• Withdrawal Periods:

Milk:

• Cattle: 35 days​
• Sheep: 35 days​

Meat:

• Cattle: 91 days​
• Sheep: 56 days​
• Pigs: 63 days​
• Horses: 63 days​

Note: Not for use in bobby calves, lactating dairy cows, or horses intended for human consumption.​