Intractan
Cefquinome 2.5% injection
- Composition
- Cefquinome (as sulfate) – 25 mg.
Description
Indications
For treatment of bacterial infections in cattle and pigs caused by cefquinome-sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.Cattle:
- Respiratory disease caused by Pasteurella multocida and Mannheimia haemolytica.
- Digital dermatitis (Mortellaro’s disease), infectious bulbar necrosis and acute interdigital necrobacillosis.
- Acute E. coli mastitis with signs of systemic involvement.
Calves:
- E. coli septicaemia.
Pigs:
- Bacterial infections of the lungs and respiratory tract caused by Pasteurella multocida, Haemophilus parasuis, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Streptococcus suis and other cefquinome-sensitive organisms.
- E. coli, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. and other cefquinome-sensitive microorganisms involved in Mastitis-Metritis-Agalactia syndrome (MMA).
Piglets:
- Reduction of mortality in cases of meningitis caused by Streptococcus suis.
- Arthritis caused by Streptococcus spp., E. coli and other cefquinome-sensitive microorganisms.
- Epidermitis caused by Staphylococcus hyicus.
Contra indications
Do not administer to animals overly sensitive to cephalosporins or other beta-lactam antibiotics.Do not apply to animals with a body weight lower than 1.25 kg.
Do not use in poultry destined for human consumption (including eggs) due to the risk of spreading of antimicrobial resistance to humans.
Side effects
Local tissue reactions can be observed. Tissue lesions recover within 15 days after last administration of the product. Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins is rare.
Dosage
For intramuscular administration.
Shake well before use.
Cattle:
- Respiratory conditions caused by Pasteurella multocida and Mannheimia haemolytica: 2 ml/50 kg body weight for 3-5 consecutive days.
- Digital dermatitis, infectious bulbar necrosis or acute interdigital necrobacillosis: 2 ml/50 kg body weight for 3-5 consecutive days.
- Acute E. coli mastitis coupled with signs of systemic phenomena: 2 ml/50 kg body weight for 2 consecutive days.
Calves:
- E. coli septicaemia: 4 ml/50 kg body weight for 3-5 consecutive days.
Pigs:
- Bacterial infections of lungs and respiratory tract caused by Pasteurella multocida, Haemophilus parasuis, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Streptococcus suis and other cefquinome sensitive organisms: 2 ml/25 kg body weight, for 3 consecutive days.
- E. coli, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. and other cefquinome-sensitive microorganisms involved in Mastitis-Metritis-Agalactia syndrome (MMA): 2 ml/25 kg body weight for 2 consecutive days.
Piglets:
- Reduction of mortality in cases of meningitis caused by Streptococcus suis: 2 ml/25 kg body weight for 5 consecutive days.
- Arthritis caused by Streptococcus spp., E. coli and other cefquinome-sensitive microorganisms: 2 ml/25 kg body weight for 5 consecutive days.
- Epidermitis caused by Staphylococcus hyicus: 2 ml/25 kg body weight for 5 consecutive days.
Withdrawal times
Cattle: Meat and offal: 5 days.
Milk: 12 hours.
Pigs: Meat and offal: 3 days.
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