Cefquinome Sulfate Intramammary Infusion (Lactating Cow)

Ingredient: Cefquinome Sulfate 

Presentation:

This product is an off-white to pale yellow oily suspension.

Pharmacological Effects：

ln vitro, Cefquinome has antibiotic activity against common Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria including Salmonella spp., Haemophilus spp., Pasteurella spp., Klebsiella spp., Corynebacterium pyogenes, Escherichia coli, A. pleuropneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus dysgalactiae and Streptococcus uberis.

Target species： 

Lactating dairy cattle

Indication：

For the treatment of clinical mastitis in lactating cows caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus uberis, Streptococcus dysgalactiae, Escherichia coli and other enterobacteria susceptible to cefquinome.

Dosage and administration：

Gently infuse the contents of one syringe into the teat canal of the infected quarter every 12 hours after each of 3 successive milkings.

Milk out the affected quarter(s). After thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the teat and teat orifice, gently infuse the contents of one syringe into each affected quarter. Disperse the product by gently massaging the teat and udder of the affected animal.

Contraindications and warnings etc.

Not to be administered to animals which are known to be hypersensitive to Cephalosporin antibiotics and other β-lactam antibiotics.

Withdrawal times：

Milk: 96 hours

Environmental warnings： 

Dispose of used syringes safely.

Keep out of reach of children.

Adverse reactions：

In very rare cases anaphylactic reactions have been noted in animals after administration of the product.

Use during pregnancy and lactation：

The product is intended for use during lactation. There is no available information indicating reproductive toxicity (inc. teratogenicity) in cattle. In reproductive toxicity studies in laboratory animals cefquinome did not reveal any effect on reproduction or teratogenic potential.

Pharmaceutical precautions：

Store in a refrigerator (+2°C to +8°C)

Package Quantities： 

Packs of 20 syringes.

Shelf Life : 24 months