PENSTREP 20/20

Composition:
Each ml suspension contains:
200,000 IU procaine benzylpenicillin
200 mg dihydrostreptomycin sulphate
Action:
Procaine benzylpenicillin is a narrow spectrum antibiotic, with bactericidal
action against Gram-positive bacteria, such as Listeria, Streptococcus,
Staphylococcus (not producing penicillinase), Bacillus anthracis, Clostridium,
Corynebacterium, Fusobacterium and Erysipelas, Pasteurella resistant to
tetracyclines. Some strains of Haemophilus and Brucella are sensitive.
Dihydrostreptomycin shows a bactericidal action against Pasteurella, Brucella,
Haemophilus, Salmonella, Shigella and Mycobacterium.
The combination of both antibiotics gives a synergistic action against most
Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and prevents a rapid development
of resistance against dihydrostreptomycin.
Therapeutic blood levels are maintained up to 24 hours after administration.
Indications:
(Broncho-)pneumonia, enteritis, mastitis, metritis, peritonitis, nephritis,
puerperal infections, infected wounds and secondary bacterial infections.
Pneumonia caused by Pasteurella resistant to tetracyclines.
Administration/dosage:
By intramuscular injection. Never intravenously.
In general 1 ml per 20 kg b.w. daily.
Cattle, horses : 10 – 20 ml daily for 3-5 days
Calf, sheep, goats, pigs : 5 – 10 ml daily for 3-5 days
Piglets, lambs, dogs : 0.5 – 4 ml daily for 3-5 days
Cats : 0.5 – 1 ml daily for 3-5 days
Shake well before use.
Contra-Indications:
Hypersensitivity to penicillins.
Advised withdrawal times:
Meat : 7 days.
Milk : 72 hours.
Conservation:
Cool (8 -15°C), protected from light.
Presentation:
Per 12 vials of 100 ml.