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.​