NOAH Compendium of Animal Medicines: Duphacillin 150 mg Suspension for Injection

Duphacillin 150 mg Suspension for Injection

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY

As with other penicillins, Duphacillin should not be administered to penicillin sensitive animals or small herbivores such as gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits.

Although normally non‑irritant, Duphacillin may occasionally cause local reaction at the site of injection.

Withdrawal periods

Milk for human consumption must not be taken from a cow during treatment. Milk for human consumption may only be taken after 24 hours from the last treatment.

Not for use in sheep producing milk for human consumption.

Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Cattle, sheep and pigs may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 18 days from the last treatment.

Operator warning

Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection, inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to penicillin may lead to cross reactions to cephalosporin and vice versa. Allergic reactions to these substances may occasionally be serious.

1.Do not handle this type of 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.

4.Wash hands after use.