Benzylpenicillin

Taj Pharma Benzyl Penicillin injection is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic used to treat infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria.

Respiratory Tract Infections: Including pneumonia, such as corynebacterial pneumonia in foals.
Soft Tissue Infections & Abscesses: Treatment of skin infections, abscesses (including dental abscesses), and wound infections (e.g., animal bites).
Mastitis and Metritis: Specifically in cattle.
Septicemia and Bacteremia: Systemic infections caused by sensitive bacteria.
Specific Acute Diseases:
- Anthrax: Caused by Bacillus anthracis.
- Tetanus: Caused by Clostridium tetani.
- Blackleg: Caused by Clostridium species.
- Leptospirosis:.
- Actinomycosis:.
- Foot Rot: In cattle, sheep, and goats.
Post-Surgical Infections: Prevention of infections following surgery or injury.

Intramuscular (IM) Administration: Injected into large muscle mass (e.g., ventrogluteal site) for slower absorption.
Intravenous (IV) Administration: Given by slow injection (over 20-30 minutes) or by constant drip, preferred in cases of shock.
Preparation: Must be freshly prepared. 600 mg (1 mega unit) is usually dissolved in 1.6 to 2.0 ml of water for IM, or 4 to 10 ml for IV.
Dosage: Varies by infection severity and patient age/weight (adults typically 1-6 mega units daily in divided doses).