Ceftiofur Injection 1.0 G For Veterinary Use Ingredients: Chemicals

Ceftiofur sodium for Injection contains the sodium salt of ceftiofur which is a broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria including -lactamase-producing strains. Like other cephalosporins, ceftiofur is bactericidal in vitro as a result of inhibition of cell wall synthesis.For treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Haemophilus somnus. For the treatment of acute bovine interdigital necrobacillosis (foot rot, pododermatitis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Bacteroides melaninogenicus.

Horses: For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus.

Swine: For treatment of swine bacterial respiratory disease (swine bacterial pneumonia) associated with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and Pasteurella multocida.

Lambs: For treatment of respiratory disease (pneumonia) in lambs associated with Mannheimia haemolytica.

Dogs: For the treatment of canine urinary tract infections associated with Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis.
Ceftiofur Sodium for Injection should be reconstituted by adding 20 mL of bacteriostatic water for injection (containing benzyl alcohol) to each 1 g vial. For ease in reconstitution use an 18 gauge needle or larger.