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Item No.
25434
Product Description
NAXCEL Sterile Powder includes the ceftiofur sodium salt, a broad-spectrum antibiotic from the cephalosporin class. It is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, including those that produce ß-lactamase. Ceftiofur, like other cephalosporin antibiotics, demonstrates bactericidal properties in vitro, blocking cell wall formation. It does not contain any sterile water.
Who is NAXCEL for?
Cattle, swine, sheep, goats, horses, dogs, and day-old chicks.
Why use NAXCEL?
Product Benefits: Treats Proteus mirabilis and Escherichia (E.) coli-related urinary tract infections Controls risk of premature death, which is frequently associated with Escherichia coli bacteria Effective against Streptococcus zooepidemicus-related respiratory infections in horses Useful in treating goat pneumonia (caprine respiratory disease), BRD (bovine respiratory disease), swine bacterial pneumonia (swine bacterial respiratory disease), and sheep pneumonia (sheep respiratory disease) Treats pneumonia and foot rot impressively and efficiently The first antibiotic available that doesn't require discard of milk
How does NAXCEL work?
Ceftiofur, a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic, is used in NAXCEL Sterile Powder. This chemical, in its sodium salt form, is effective in combating gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, including ß-lactamase-producing strains.
Manufacturer:
Zoetis
Active Ingredients(s):
Each mL of the reconstituted drug contains ceftiofur sodium equivalent to 50 mg ceftiofur. The pH was adjusted with sodium hydroxide and monobasic potassium phosphate.
How is NAXCEL sold?
Sold in 1 gram or 4 gram bottles.
What are the side effects of NAXCEL?
Short-term, but immediate pain may occur at the injection site.
What special precautions are there?
Not shown to be safe for breeding or pregnant dogs.
What to do if overdose?
If overdose occurs, please contact your local pet hospital or emergency pet clinic immediately.
How can I store NAXCEL?
Reconstituted product should be stored at 36° to 46° Fahrenheit (2° to 8° Celsius) for up to 7 days or at 68° to 77° Fahrenheit (20° to 25° Celsius) for up to 12 hours at regulated room temperature. The hue of the cake can range from off-white to tan. The potency of the product is unaffected by its color. Keep this product away from light sources. Heat and moisture should be avoided. Unreconstituted product should be stored at 68° to 77° Fahrenheit (20° to 25° Celsius).
Helpful Tips:
NAXCEL is different from other antibiotic medications in that it guarantees no milk waste. Alternative treatments might result in unfavorable side effects and lost milk.
Overview
CATTLE: Inject 0.5mg to 1mg per pound of body weight. Repeat for three consecutive days, every 24 hours. After the initial three days, animals who do not respond well (are unrecovered) may be treated for a further two days. The dose will be determined by the severity of the ailment. SWINE: Inject 1.36mg to 2.27mg per pound of body weight into the muscle. Repeat for three consecutive days, every 24 hours. SHEEP: Inject 0.5mg to 1mg per pound of body weight per pound of body weight. Repeat for three consecutive days, every 24 hours. After the initial three days, animals who do not respond well (are unrecovered) may be treated for a further two days. The dose will be determined by the severity of the ailment. GOATS: Inject a 0.5mg to 1mg intramuscular dosage per pound of body weight. Repeat for three consecutive days, every 24 hours. After the initial three days, animals who do not respond well (are unrecovered) may be treated for a further two days. The dose will be determined by the severity of the ailment. Because the drug is eliminated more quickly in nursing does, a greater dose is indicated for these animals. HORSES: Inject 1 to 2 mg per pound of body weight into the muscle. At one injection location, do not use more than 10mL. Re-treat every 24 hours until the symptoms have vanished, which should take 48 hours. Do not use the treatment for longer than ten days. Inject 1mg per pound of body weight subcutaneously into dogs every 24 hours for 5 to 14 days. Enter a vial closure no more than 20 times. Only the 1-gram vial is authorized for use in dogs. DAY-OLD CHICKS: Using a 26-gauge sterile needle and syringe or a thoroughly cleaned automated injection machine, inject a subcutaneous dosage of 0.08mg to 0.2mg of reconstituted powder into the chick's neck area. 250-625 chicks are treated with 1mL of 50mg/mL solution. DAY-OLD TURKEY POULTS: Inject 0.17mg to 0.5mg of reconstituted powder subcutaneously into the poult's neck area. 100-294 poults can be treated with 1mL of 50mg/mL solution.
Main Ingredients
Each mL of the reconstituted drug contains ceftiofur sodium equivalent to 50 mg ceftiofur. The pH was adjusted with sodium hydroxide and monobasic potassium phosphate.