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KLOXERATE DC 500 mg, Intramammary Suspension, Dry Cow
Description
Kloxerate DC is an off-white suspension containing per 4.5 g syringe
| Active substance: | |
|---|---|
| Cloxacillin (as Benzathine Cloxacillin) | 500 mg |
INDICATIONS
For routine use in cows at drying off to treat existing intramammary infections and to assist in
preventing new infections occurring during the dry period. It is effective against:
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Staphylococcus dysgalactiae
- Other Streptococcal spp
- Staphylococci spp
- Arcanobacterium pyogenes
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None
ADVERSE REACTIONS
None known
TARGET SPECIES
Cows
DOSAGE, ROUTE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
The contents of one intramammary syringe should be infused into each quarter immediately after the final milking of a lactation.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment.
National label conditions must be observed by country.
SHELF LIFE
Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 3 years.
The syringe may only be used once. Partly used syringes must be discarded.
SPECIAL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Do not store above 25 °C.
SPECIAL WARNINGS
Kloxerate DC can be safely administered during pregnancy.
Special precautions for use in animals
Before infusion, the teat should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected and care should be
taken to avoid contamination of the injection nozzle. Following infusion, it is advisable to
use a teat dip or spray.
When infusing heifers it is important that the syringe nozzle is not introduced into the teat.
The recommended procedure is as follows: The animal(s) should be properly restrained. Each
teat should be cleaned and disinfected and then the teat located and the nozzle of the syringe
placed against it but NOT inserted. When the syringe plunger is steadily depressed the
antibiotic passes easily through the teat orifice into the udder.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
When infusing heifers, protective gloves should always be worn in order to avoid skin contact
with the product.
Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection,
inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to penicillins may lead to cross
reactions to cephalosporins and vice versa. Allergic reactions to these substances may
occasionally be serious.
Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitised or you have been advised not to
work with such preparations.
Handle this product with great care to avoid exposure taking all recommended precautions.
If you develop symptoms following exposure, such as skin rash, you should seek medical
advice and show the doctor this warning. Swelling of the face, lips or eyes or difficulty
breathing are more serious symptoms and require urgent medical attention.
Wash hands after use.
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
OTHER INFORMATION
ATCvet code: QJ51CF02
Nature and composition of immediate packaging
A sterile 4.5g single dose, low density, polyethylene syringe containing a sterile white
suspension.
Pack sizes: Packs of 24 syringes and buckets of 144 syringes.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
National label conditions must be observed by country.
