White or white powder with a yellowish tinge, which forms a stable fine suspension with water.
Storage
1 vial of the drug contains the active substance:
benzylpenicillin sodium salt - 1,000,000 IU.
Pharmacological properties
ATC vet classification code QJ01- antibacterial veterinary drugs for systemic use. QJ 01 CE 01 - Benzylpenicillin.
Benzylpenicillin sodium is a bactericidal antibiotic of the penicillin series, which has a detrimental effect on gram-positive and some gram-negative microorganisms: Streptococcus spp . Staphylococcus spp., Bacillus spp., Neisseria spp., Pasteurella spp. and other.
The mechanism of action of the drug is to inhibit the activity of enzymes for the synthesis of peptidoglycan, which is the basis of the cell wall of microorganisms, which leads to delayed reproduction and growth of bacteria.
Penicillin when administered intramuscularly is rapidly absorbed into the blood and distributed in body fluids and tissues; penetrates into the cerebrospinal fluid in small quantities. The maximum concentration of benzylpenicillin in the blood is observed after 30-60 minutes. introduction. In 3-4 hours only traces of an antibiotic are found in blood. To maintain a concentration high enough for a therapeutic effect, injections should be given every 3-4 hours. When administered intravenously, the concentration of penicillin in the blood decreases rapidly. Benzylpenicillin sodium is practically not metabolized in the liver and is excreted unchanged through the kidneys.
Exerts a bactericidal action on gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria. It has a good effect against a size of pathogenic bacteria associated with ornamental fish diseases. In other words, diseases including Aeromonas and pseudomonas genera and mycobacterial group (gill diseases, Rhodococcus). It is useful in the control of “Hole-in-the-Head” and “Angel Problems” in Cichlid and Discus.
Treatment of cattle, sheep, pigs, fur-bearing animals, dogs, cats and birds suffering from trichomoniasis, dysentery, diarrhea, colitis, stomatitis, as well as diseases of the respiratory system, genitourinary system, gastrointestinal tract and skin caused by microorganisms sensitive to metronidazole. Dosage Orally with food in a dose of 10-20 mg of metronidazole per 1 kg m.t. for the active substance - twice a day for 5-7 days. If necessary, treatment is repeated after 7-8 days.
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