Devomycin D

Name:

 Devomycin D

Category:

 Antibiotics

Region:

 United Kingdom

A clear sterile aqueous solution containing Streptomycin Sulphate BP 150 mg/ml and Dihydrostreptomycin Sulphate BP (Vet) 150 mg/ml.

Devomycin-D is active against a wide range of Gram-negative organisms and some Gram-positive pathogens. It is indicated in the treatment of organisms sensitive to streptomycin. Among the more sensitive to streptomycin in vitro are Actinobacillus equuli, A. ligieresil, Actinomyces bovis, Brucella spp., E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Klebsiella spp., Leptospira canicola and L. ictero-haemorrhagiae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and some species of Proteus, Pasteurella and Salmonella.

For intramuscular injection only.

Horses, cattle and sheep: 10 mg active ingredients/kg bodyweight daily (1 ml/30 kg bodyweight) for a maximum of 3 days.

Dogs and cats: 25 mg active ingredients/kg bodyweight daily (1 ml/12 kg bodyweight) for a maximum of 3 days.

Care should be taken in computing the dose to avoid overdosage.

Excessive and prolonged administration can lead to interference with balance and hearing. In extreme cases damage can be permanent. Cats are the most susceptible animals.

For animal treatment only.
Do not handle this product if you are sensitised (allergic) to aminoglycoside antibiotics.
In case of accidental contact with skin or eyes, wash the affected area with plenty of water immediately.
Wash hands after use.

Cattle (Meat & Offal): 14 days
Cattle (Milk): 48 hours
Do not inject more than 10ml of this product into any one injection site. Failure to heed this warning may lead to residues above the legal limit in food for human consumption.
Sheep (Meat & Offal): 14days
Not to be used in sheep producing milk for human consumption.

Horses: In accordance with the horse passport legislation (Commission Decision 2000/68/EC as implemented in national legislation) a 6 month withdrawal period applies to the use of this product.

Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority

Do not store above 25ºC.
Protect from light.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Following withdrawal of the first dose, use the product within 28 days.
When the container is broached for the first time, using the in-use shelf-life which is specified on this package insert, the date on which any product remaining in the container should be discarded should be worked out. This discard date should be written in the space provided on the label.

POM-V

Multidose vials of 100ml.

Manufactured by:
Norbrook Laboratories Limited
Newry
Co. Down
BT35 6JP

Distributed by:
Norbrook Laboratories (GB) Limited
The Green
Great Corby
Carlisle
CA4 8LR

UK AUTHORISED VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT

TO BE SUPPLIED ONLY ON VETERINARY PRESCRIPTION

FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY

Vm 02000/4034

Nil.