1 of 1
Click on image to open expanded view
Item No.
50875
You may also like
Spectramast LC Lactating Cow Formula Description
Spectramast LC Lactating Cow Formula is a sterile, intramammary ceftiofur suspension used to treat lactating dairy cattle for diagnosed subclinical mastitis caused by Streptococcus Dysgalactiae and Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci and clinical mastitis caused by Escherichia Coli, Streptococcus Dysgalactiae, and Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci.
What is Spectramast LC Lactating Cow Formula?
It is a sterile suspension indicated for use in lactating dairy cattle for (1) the treatment of clinical mastitis associated with Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci, Streptococcus Dysgalactiae, and Escherichia Coli and (2) the treatment of diagnosed subclinical mastitis associated with Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci and Streptococcus Dysgalactiae.
Which animals/pets is Spectramast LC Lactating Cow Formula for?
For use in lactating dairy cattle.
Spectramast LC Lactating Cow Formula uses
Features of Spectramast LC Lactating Cow Formula:
- Effective treatment for subclinical or clinical mastitis of lactating dairy cows
- One 10mL disposable plastet syringe comes with 125mg of ceftiofur
- With the shortest meat withholding period available (just two days before slaughter, this formula offers a greater number of options for increased flexibility and management
- Residue trials have demonstrated that regardless of the length of the treatment period, milk is safe to be used for human consumption in just 72 hours after the final treatment
- Flexible and unique label offers treatment options - you can treat for just two days or up to eight in order to achieve a bacteriological (complete) cure
- Once-daily dosing is convenient for milking crews and producers
What does Spectramast LC Lactating Cow Formula do?
Ceftiofur is a comprehensive antibiotic of the cephalosporin class. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the cell wall of bacteria. Like many other types of ß-lactam antimicrobial agent, antibiotics in the cephalosporin class inhibit the synthesis of the cell wall by interfering with peptidoglycan synthesis-essential enzymes. This causes bacterial cell lysis, which is responsible for the bactericidal activity of the agents. Ceftiofur works against Escherichia coli, Streptococcus dysgalactiae, and coagulase-negative staphylococci.
Spectramast LC Lactating Cow Formula side effects
- Non-irritating and clinically safe to dry dairy cow udders.
- Like any drug, this medication should not be used in animals with prior hypersensitivity.
Spectramast LC Lactating Cow Formula ingredients
Ceftiofur Hydrochloride sterile suspension. Each 10 mL Plastet Disposable Syringe contains 125 mg Ceftiofur equivalent as the hydrochloride salt.
Spectramast LC Lactating Cow Formula overdose: What to do?
Contact the closest pet hospital
What to know before using Spectramast LC Lactating Cow Formula
- If signs of an allergic reaction are noted (including difficulty breathing, hives, or skin rash), seek emergency veterinary attention.
- Contaminated clothing should be removed.
- If accidental exposure to the skin occurs, wash using soap and water.
- If accidental exposure to the eyes occurs, flush using water for a period of 15 minutes.
- Avoid exposure if you have known hypersensitivities to cephalosporin or penicillin.
- Avoid skin sensitization by using protective gloves when handling.
- Do not allow direct contact with clothing, mouth, eyes, or skin.
- Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause sensitization.
- Topical exposure to ceftiofur and other antimicrobials can cause a minor to severe allergic reaction in some cases.
- Sensitized individuals may experience an allergic reaction to cephalosporins and penicillins.
- Watch any affected cow carefully to avoid spread to another animal or recurrence.
- Following a successful treatment, reinfection is possible unless mechanical safety practices, sanitation, and good herd management are observed.
- Cows with mastitis-related systemic clinical signs should undergo an appropriate therapy as recommended by your veterinarian.
- Subclinical mastitis should be diagnosed using pathogen-specific testing or a positive culture to ensure proper use of this antimicrobial drug. Other necessary veterinary evaluations should also occur before starting this medication.
- For use in lactating dairy cattle suffering from mastitis, only when caused by the pathogens specified on the label.
- Properly discard milk and do not feed it to calves until after the milk discard period after intramammary antibiotic infusion in a lactating cow.
- Keep out of reach of animals and children.
How is Spectramast LC Lactating Cow Formula sold?
12 x 10 ml disposable syringes or 144 x 10 ml disposable syringes
Manufacturer
Zoetis / Pfizer
Overview
Dosage
Infuse one (1) syringe into each affected quarter. Repeat this treatment in 24 hours. For extended duration therapy, once daily treatment may be repeated for up to 8 consecutive days.
Directions For Using The Plastet Disposable Syringe
The syringe is designed to provide the choice of either insertion of the full cannula as has traditionally been practiced, or insertion of no more than 1/8 inch of the cannula, as reported by Eberhart, R.J., et. al. 1987. Current Concepts of Bovine Mastitis, 3rd Edition, National Mastitis Council, Arlington, VA.
a. Full insertion: Remove the red end cap by pulling straight up as shown. Gently insert the full cannula into the teat canal; carefully infuse the product.
b. Partial insertion: Remove the red end cap by pulling straight up as shown. Gently insert the exposed white tip into the teat canal; carefully infuse the product.
Administration
Treatment: Wash teats thoroughly with warm water containing a suitable dairy antiseptic. Dry teats thoroughly. Milk out udder completely. Using an alcohol pad provided, wipe off the end of the affected teat using a separate pad for each teat. Choose the desired insertion length (full or partial) and insert tip into teat canal; push plunger to dispense entire contents, massage the quarter to distribute the suspension into the milk cistern.
Main Ingredients
CEFTIOFUR HYDROCHLORIDE STERILE SUSPENSION. Each 10 mL Plastet Disposable Syringe contains 125 mg ceftiofur equivalent as the hydrochloride salt. Available in 12 x 10 ml disposable syringes or 144 x 10 ml disposable syringes. Also includes 12 or 144 individually wrapped 70% isopropyl alcohol pads.