SpectoGard (spectinomycin sulfate) Sterile Solution Injection is used for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni.
Who is SpectoGard (spectinomycin sulfate) Sterile Solution Injection for Cattle 100 mg/ml, 500 ml for?
Cattle
Why use SpectoGard (spectinomycin sulfate) Sterile Solution Injection for Cattle 100 mg/ml, 500 ml?
*Offers an effective treatment option that hasn't been available for use in cattle for several years.
*Short meat withdrawal time.
*11-day meat withdrawal.
Bimeda
Spectinomycin Sulfate
How is SpectoGard (spectinomycin sulfate) Sterile Solution Injection for Cattle 100 mg/ml, 500 ml sold?
500 ml injectable bottle
What are the side effects of SpectoGard (spectinomycin sulfate) Sterile Solution Injection for Cattle 100 mg/ml, 500 ml?
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The use of SpectoGard (spectinomycin sulfate) Sterile Solution may result in mild swelling at the injection site.
Anaphylactic reactions may occur in animals previously sensitized.
What special precautions are there?
Human Warnings NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. As with other antibiotics, allergic reactions may occur in previously sensitized individuals. Repeated or prolonged exposure may lead to sensitization. Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, mouth, and clothing. Persons with a known hypersensitivity to spectinomycin should avoid exposure to this product. In case of accidental eye exposure, flush with water for 15 minutes. In case of accidental skin exposure, wash with soap and water.
Seek medical attention if allergic reactions occur. The safety of SpectoGard Sterile Solution has not been determined for cattle intended for breeding.
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.
How can I store SpectoGard (spectinomycin sulfate) Sterile Solution Injection for Cattle 100 mg/ml, 500 ml?
Store at 20° - 25° C (68° - 77° F). Protect from freezing. Use within 28 days of first puncture and puncture a maximum of 11 times with a needle or 5 times with a dosage delivery device. When using a draw-off spike or needle with bore diameter larger than 4.9 mm, discard any product remaining in the vial immediately after use.
Use as directed by your Veterinarian.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
SpectoGard Sterile Solution is to be administered to cattle at a daily dose of 10 to 15 mg spectinomycin per kg of body weight (4.5 to
6.8 mL per 100 lb body weight). Treatment should be administered at 24-hour intervals for 3 to 5 consecutive days. Selection of dose
(10 to 15 mg/kg/day) and duration of treatment (3 to 5 days) should be based on an assessment of the severity of disease, pathogen
susceptibility, and clinical response. Do not inject more than 50 mL per site.
SpectoGard Sterile Solution is to be administered to cattle by subcutaneous injection in the neck.
Spectinomycin Sulfate. 100 mg per ml.
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