Penacare: Contra-indications, warnings, etc
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Penacare
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Penacare is contra-indicated in known cases of hypersensitivity to penicillins.
Do not inject intravenously or intrathecally.
Occasionally, in sucking and fattening pigs administration of such products may cause a transient pyrexia, vomiting, shivering, listlessness and inco-ordination.
Additionally in pregnant sows and gilts a vulval discharge which could be associated with abortion has been reported.
Care should be taken not to overdose.
Not to be used on very small herbivores such as guinea pigs, gerbils and hamsters.
Not to be used in sheep where milk is intended for human consumption.
Milk for human consumption must not be taken during treatment. Milk for human consumption may only be taken from cows 84 hours after the last treatment.
Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Cattle sheep and pigs may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 7 days from the last treatment.
Operator warning – Penicillin/Cephalosporin sensitivity
Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection, inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to penicillin may lead to cross reactions to cephalosporins and vice versa. Allergic reactions to these substances may occasionally be serious.
1.Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitised, or if you have been advised not to work with such preparations.
2.Handle this type of product with great care to avoid exposure, taking all recommended precautions.
3.If you develop symptoms following exposure such as a skin rash, you should seek medical advice and show the doctor this warning. Swelling of the face, lips or eyes or difficulty with breathing are more serious symptoms and require urgent medical attention.
Wash hands after use.
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Date updated: 1 November 2006