Medicine Brand

Duplocillin LA

Benzathine penicillin G 150,000 IU/mL + Procaine penicillin G 150,000 IU/mL

Strength

150,000 IU/mL

Dosage Form

Injection

Indication

Acts on bacteria cell wall => Inhibit transpeptidase => Hamper cross linkage (Peptidoglycan layer) of rapidly multiplying organisms => Call wall deficit is produced => Hyper-Osmotic environment is in the anterior of bacteria => Due to the action of autolysin/murein swelling and bursting occur => Death of bacteria (Bactericidal activity)

Dose Guidance

Generaltreatment
SC or IM

Dose

1

mL/10 kg bodyweight

Frequency

q72h

Duration

N/A

Purpose

treatment

as 30,000 IU/kg. Injection may be repeated at 72 hour intervals depending on clinical judgment given at a different injection site.

Contraindications

Penicillin or procaine hypersensitivity. Never give intravenously — procaine causes acute reactions.

Alternatives

— other brands with Procaine penicillin G

Duplocillin LA dose, price and withdrawal period

Duplocillin LA is a veterinary injection containing Benzathine penicillin G and Procaine penicillin G (150,000 IU/mL) from MSD Animal Health.

Duplocillin LA dose in general

For treatment, the recommended dose of Duplocillin LA in general is 1 mL/10 kg bodyweight, given SC or IM, q72h. as 30,000 IU/kg. Injection may be repeated at 72 hour intervals depending on clinical judgment given at a different injection site.

Duplocillin LA withdrawal period

In cattle, the withdrawal period for Duplocillin LA is meat 10 days and milk 4 days. Longer after repeated or high doses. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In goat, the withdrawal period for Duplocillin LA is meat 10 days and milk 4 days. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In sheep, the withdrawal period for Duplocillin LA is meat 10 days and milk 4 days. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In pig, the withdrawal period for Duplocillin LA is meat 10 days. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In buffalo, the withdrawal period for Duplocillin LA is meat 10 days and milk 4 days. Longer after repeated or high doses. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In cow, the withdrawal period for Duplocillin LA is meat 10 days and milk 4 days. Longer after repeated or high doses. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In calf, the withdrawal period for Duplocillin LA is meat 10 days and milk 4 days. Longer after repeated or high doses. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

In swine, the withdrawal period for Duplocillin LA is meat 10 days. Guidance only - verify against the product label, which is the legal authority.

Dosing information is provided for reference by qualified veterinary professionals and does not replace clinical judgement. Prices are indicative and may vary by region and retailer.