Ceftitong 10%

Each ml contains Ceftiofur (as Ceftiofur hydrochloride)100mg.

For treatment of following infections associated with bacteria sensitive to

ceftiofur in cattle:

- Bovine respiratory disease (BRD, shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni.

- Acute bovine interdigital necrobacillosis (foot rot, pododermatitis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Bacteroides melaninogenicus.

-  Acute metritis (0 to 14 days post-partum) associated with Escherichia coli, Arcanobacterium pyogenes and Fusobacterium necrophorum, sensitive to ceftiofur, when treatment with another antimicrobial has failed.

Shake well before use.

By intramuscular or subcutaneous injection at dosage of 1 mg/kg (i.e.1 ml/100kg) b.w./day.

Administer daily at 24-hour intervals.

Bacterial respiratory infections: 3- 5 days.

Acute interdigital necrobacillosis: 3 days.

Acute post-partum metritis within 10 days after calving: 5 days.

Maximum recommended dose at one injection site: 13 ml.

Hypersensitivity reactions unrelated to dose can occur. Allergic reactions (e.g. skin reactions, anaphylaxia) may occasionally occur. In case of the occurrence of allergic reaction the treatment should be withdrawn.

In cattle, mild inflammatory reactions at the injection site, such as tissue oedema and discoloration of the subcutaneous tissue and/or fascial surface of the muscle may be observed. Clinical resolution is reached in most animals by 10 days after injection although slight tissue discoloration may persist for 28 days or more.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to ceftiofur and other β-lactam antibiotics.

Do not inject intravenously.

Do not use in cases where resistance to other cephalosporins or beta-lactam antibiotics has occurred.

Do not use in poultry (including eggs) due to risk of spread of antimicrobial resistance to humans.

Do not mix with other veterinary medicinal products.

The product should be reserved for the treatment of clinical conditions which have responded poorly, or are expected to respond poorly to first line treatment.

National and regional antimicrobial policies should be taken into account when the product is used.

Whenever possible, the product should only be used based on susceptibility testing.

The product is intended for treatment of individual animals. Do not use for disease prevention or as a part of herd health programmes.

Do not use as prophylaxis in case of retained placenta.

Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitized.

Handle this product with great care to avoid exposure. Wash hands after use.

If you develop symptoms following exposure, seek medical advice or urgent medical attention.

Meat and offal: 8 days.

Milk: zero hours.

Store in a cool and dry place below 30°C, protect from light.

3 years.