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Amfipen 15%:  Contra-indications, warnings, etc
 
 
Amfipen 15%
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Do not administer to animals known to be sensitive to penicillin.
Not effective against beta-lactamase producing organisms.
Allergies to ampicillin can occur rarely.
Not to be used in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils or in any other small herbivores.
Severe disturbances of the intestinal bacterial flora of herbivores may occur.
Intramuscular injection in dogs may give rise to pain reactions.
Foals and adult horses may exhibit local swelling at the site of injection which can persist for a few days.
Not for use in horses intended for human consumption.
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 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 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 breathing are more serious symptoms and require urgent medical attention.
For animal treatment only. Keep out of reach of children.
           
 
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  Date updated: 18 May 2005