PENICILLIN G PROCAINE INJECTABLE SUSPENSION

300,000 Units per mL

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

DESCRIPTION: Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension is available in 100-mL, 250-mL and 500-mL multiple-dose vials. Each mL contains: penicillin G procaine 300,000 units, methylparaben 1.3 mg, propylparaben 0.2 mg, sodium citrate 10 mg, sodium carboxymethylcellulose 1 mg, povidone 5 mg, lecithin 6 mg, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate 0.2 mg, procaine hydrochloride 20 mg, in Water for Injection, q.s.

ACTIONS: Penicillin G is an effective bactericide in the treatment of infections caused primarily by penicillin-sensitive organisms, such as Streptococcus equi and Erysipelothrix insidiosa, as well as the gram-negative organism Pasteurella multocida.

INDICATIONS: Penicillin G Procaine is indicated for the treatment of:

1. Cattle and sheep - bacterial pneumonia (shipping fever) caused by Pasteurella multocida.

2. Swine - erysipelas caused by Erysipelothrix insidiosa.

3. Horses - strangles caused by Streptococcus equi.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Restricted Drug (Under California Law); Use Only as Directed.

The suspension should be administered by deep intramuscular injection within the fleshy muscles of the hip, rump, round or thigh, or into the neck, changing the site for each injection. Do not inject subcutaneously, into a blood vessel, or near a major nerve.

Method of Administration: IM injection- Remember Penicillins can be fatal if injected into the bloodstream- so always pull back on the syringe plunger before injecting!

Use a 16 or 18 gauge needle, 1.5 inches long. (Goat-Link.com uses a 1 inch needle for goats) If not a new needle, The needle and syringe should be washed thoroughly before use. The needle and syringe should then be sterilized by placing in boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes.

The injection site should be washed with soap and water and painted with a germicide such as tincture of iodine or 70% alcohol. The product should then be administered by using the following procedure:

1. Warm the vial to room temperature and shake thoroughly to ensure uniform suspension.

2. Wipe the rubber stopper on top of the vial with a piece of absorbent cotton soaked in 70% alcohol.

3. Inject air into the vial for easier withdrawal.

4. After filling the syringe, make sure that the needle is empty by pulling back the plunger of the syringe until a small air bubble appears. Then detach the needle from the syringe.

5. Insert the needle deeply into the muscle, attach the syringe and withdraw the plunger slightly. If blood appears, withdraw the needle and insert it in a different location.

6. Inject the dose slowly. Do not massage the site of injection.

7. Not more than 10 mL should be injected in one location.

Daily treatment should be continued for at least 48 hours after the temperature has returned to normal and all other signs of infection have subsided. Animals treated with Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension should show noticeable improvement within 36 to 48 hours.

DOSAGE: 1cc/20lbs goat weight is the average figure to use

Goat Dosage:
Kids:1-2ml SC (SQ) for baby goats (8-25lbs), 1 or 2 times daily.
Adults: 6-10 ml SC (SQ) for adult goats,  2X daily.
You can double recommend maximum dose on first injection, then divided daily dose and inject every 12 hours for 2-3 days, then 1X  daily thereafter.
It should be administered for 5 days after all symptoms have disappeared.

WARNINGS:

1. Not for use in horses intended for food.

2. Milk that has been taken from animals during treatment and for 48 hours after the last treatment must not be used for food. The daily treatment schedule should not exceed 7 days of treatment in non-lactating dairy and beef cattle, sheep and swine, or 5 days in lactating dairy cattle.

3. The drug should be discontinued for the following time periods before treated animals are slaughtered for food: cattle - 4 days; sheep - 8 days; swine - 6 days; non-ruminating calves - 7 days.

PRECAUTIONS: Sensitivity reactions to penicillin and procaine, such as hives or respiratory distress, may occur in some animals. If such signs of sensitivity occur, stop medication and call your veterinarian. In some instances, particularly if respiratory distress is severe, immediate injection of epinephrine or antihistamine may be necessary.

As with any antibiotic preparation, prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. If this condition is suspected, stop medication and consult your veterinarian.

STORAGE: Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension should be stored in a cold room at a temperature between 2° and 8°C (36°-46°F). Avoid freezing the product.