King brand Bicillin C-R (penicillin G benzathine + penicillin G procaine) is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections in livestock and companion animals.

INDICATIONS

• Cattle & Livestock:
  • Bacterial Pneumonia: Specifically infections caused by Streptococcus spp., Actinomyces pyogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus.
  • Blackleg: Treatment for infections caused by Clostridium chauvoei.
  • Shipping Fever: Used as a prophylaxis to prevent bovine respiratory disease complex.
  • Upper Respiratory Infections: Typically those caused by A. pyogenes.
  • Mastitis: Intramammary use to treat or prevent infections from S. aureus and various Streptococcus species.
• Horses:
  • Strangles: Treatment for highly contagious respiratory infections caused by Streptococcus equi.
  • General Bacterial Infections: Broadly used for susceptible systemic infections.
• Dogs & Cats:
  • General Bacterial Infections: Used for skin, soft tissue, and respiratory tract infections caused by penicillin-sensitive organisms

ADMINISTRATION

• Deep Intramuscular Injection Only: It must be injected into a large muscle, such as the upper outer quadrant of the buttock (dorsogluteal) or the ventrogluteal site.
• Avoid Arteries and Nerves: Injection must not be made into or near an artery or nerve, as this can result in permanent neurological damage or serious vascular complications.
• Not for Intravenous (IV) Use: Inadvertent intravenous administration can lead to severecardiorespiratory arrest and death.
• Administration Technique: Due to its high viscosity, it should be injected at a slow, steady rate to prevent the needle from becoming blocked.
• Site Rotation: When doses are repeated, the site of injection should be changed.