Amfipen LA. 100 mg/ml Suspension for injection: Contra-indications, warnings, etc
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Amfipen LA. 100 mg/ml Suspension for injection
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
This product is not effective against beta-lactamase producing organisms.
Do not administer to animals known to be sensitive to penicillins, nor to rabbits, hamsters or guinea pigs. Severe disturbances of the intestinal bacterial flora may occur.
Treatment of horses is not advised due to the likelihood of severe local reactions at the injection site.
Treatment of dogs and cats intramuscularly is to be avoided as this may prove painful.
Local swelling at the injection site may occur in dogs, this usually regresses spontaneously in 2–4 days.
Withdrawal periods
Not to be used in animals 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 60 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 cephalosporins and vice versa. Allergic reactions to these substances are occasionally 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 with breathing, are more serious symptoms and require urgent medical attention.
Wash hands after use.
For animal treatment only. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
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Date updated: 31 October 2006