CEFTIOFUR SODIUM INJECTION [ VET ]

Brand Name : CEFTIO – 4  Injection

Composition :

Each Vials Contains :

Ceftiofur Sodium I.P.Equivalnet to

Ceftiofur    -  1000 mgs

Presentation : 1  Gm VialWith 20 ml Water for Injection

Description :

Ceftiofur Sterile Powder contains thesodium salt of Ceftiofur which is a broad spectrum cephalosporin antibioticactive against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria includingβ-lactamase-producing strains. Like other Cephalosporins, Ceftiofur isbactericidal in vitro, resulting from inhibition of cell wall synthesis.

Indications :

• Respiratory Disease like H.S., Pnemoniaand Shipping Fever      
• Post Parturient diseases like Metritis,Pyometra, Vaginitis, Cervicitis
• Foot Rot, Pododermatitis [ AcuteInterdigital Necrobacillosis ]
• Urinary Track Infections

Dosage & Administration :

By I.M. Route

• Cattle, Sheep and Goat : 1.1-2.2 mg/kg Body weight
• Buffalo : 2.0-2.4 mg/kg Body weight
• Horse : 2.0-4.4 mg/kg Body weight
• Swine : 3.0-5.0 mg/kg Body weight
• For 3-5 days

By  S.C.Route

Dog : 2.2 mg/kg Body weight For 3-5 days

Treatment& Care : Do not use if the solution is not clear

As with all drugs, the use of Ceftio 4 Injection is contraindicatedin animals previously found to be hypersensitive to the drug. In the event of ahypersensitivity reaction following the administration of this drug, immediateappropriate therapy should be instituted.

Withdrawl Period :  Milk : 7days  &  Meat : 4 days. Chicken : Not required as usedin day-old chick