Combipen 4 LAC Vial Injection

Combipen 4 LAC Vial Injection

Composition

Combipen Vet® 40 lacs: Each vial contains Procaine Penicillin BP 30,00,000 Units & Benzyl Penicillin Sodium BP 10,00,000 Units.

Pharmacology

Procaine Penicillin & Benzyl Penicillin Sodium inhibits cell wall synthesis of bacteria by inhibiting transpeptidase enzyme.

Indications

Combipen Vet®

is indicated for the prevention & treatment of Anthrax, Black quarter, Actinomycosis, Calf diphtheria, Foot rot, Malignant edema, Pneumonia, Navel ill, Tetanus, Wounds, Burns, Mastitis, Metritis & secondary bacterial infection etc.

Dosage & Administration

Route of administration: IM For deep intramuscular injection only

Combipen Vet® 40 Lacs: 8.4 ml water for injection to be added to the powder supplied in vial of Combipen Vet 40 Lacs to prepare 10 ml suspension & should be administered into deep

intramuscular region as following dosage guide lineCattle/Buffalo/Horse- 10 ml/200 kg body weight. Goat/Sheep/Dog/Cat/Other small animals- 1 ml/20 kg body weight. Combipen Vet 40 Lacs injection should be administered every 24 hours & to be continued for further 1-2 days after subsided of the diseased symptoms. Or, as directed by Registered Veterinary Physician.

Withdrawal period

Meat- Meat should not be consumed up to 6 days after administration of this drug. Milk- Milk should not be consumed up to 3 day after using this drug.

Contraindication

Contraindicated to the animals hypersensitive to penicillin.

Warning and Precaution

If hypersensitivity reaction occurs, contact immediately to the registered Veterinary physician.

Side effects

Common Side effects: Swelling & redness at the site of injection may occur but usually resolve after cessation of therapy. Rare Side effects: Pain, Numb, Diarrhea etc. may be seen.

Use in pregnancy & lactation

Safe for use in pregnancy & lactating animal.

Drug interaction

With medicine: Procaine Penicillin & Benzyl Penicillin Sodium may inactivate aminoglycosides. With food & others: Not known.

Overdose

In lactating animals higher dosage rate has the disadvantage of increasing penicillin residues in milk.

Storage

Store below 30° C temperature & dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

Packing

Combipen Vet® 40 lacs: Each box contains 1 vial filled with powder and one ampoule of 10 ml water for injection.