Naxcel Sterile Powder
ناكسيل مسحوق معقم
Naxcel (ceftiofur sodium) Sterile Powder is a broad-spectrum, third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for intramuscular or subcutaneous injection in cattle, swine, sheep, goats, horses, dogs, and day-old chicks. Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative veterinary bacterial pathogens, with zero milk discard in dairy cattle.
Dosage Form
Injection
Product Type
Pharmaceutical
Manufacturer
Package
1 g and 4 g multi-dose vials with sterile water for reconstitution
Dosages
| Species | Dosage | Route | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 1.1 to 2.2 mg ceftiofur/kg body weight (1 to 2 mL per 100 lb) | Intramuscular (IM) or Subcutaneous (SC) | Once daily for 3 to 5 consecutive days |
| Swine | 3.0 to 5.0 mg ceftiofur/kg body weight | Intramuscular (IM) | Once daily for 3 consecutive days |
| Sheep | 1.1 to 2.2 mg ceftiofur/kg body weight | Intramuscular (IM) | Once daily for 3 consecutive days |
| Horse | 2.2 to 4.4 mg ceftiofur/kg body weight | Intramuscular (IM) | Once daily for 3 to 5 days |
| Dog | 2.2 mg ceftiofur/kg body weight | Subcutaneous (SC) | Once daily for 5 to 14 days |
Withdrawal Periods
| Species | Meat (days) | Milk (days) | Eggs (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 4 | 0 | |
| Swine | 4 | ||
| Sheep | 0 | 0 |
Indications
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Treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and acute bovine interdigital necrobacillosis (foot rot).
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Treatment of swine bacterial respiratory disease (SRD).
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Treatment of respiratory infections in horses caused by Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus.
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Treatment of canine urinary tract infections caused by E. coli and Proteus mirabilis.
Contraindications
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Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to ceftiofur or beta-lactam antibiotics.
Precautions
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Observe aseptic injection procedures.
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Avoid intravenous injection in horses or cattle.
Side Effects
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Transient local tissue reaction or mild tenderness at injection site.
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Naxcel Sterile Powder Prescribing Information
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Active Ingredients
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Ceftiofur sodium
50 mg/mL reconstituted solution
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