Spectramast LC
SPECTRAMAST LC (ceftiofur intramammary suspension) Sterile Suspension is 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 and (3) help treat diagnosed subclinical mastitis infections before lactating cows exhibit physical symptoms of the disease.
SPECTRAMAST® LC
Zoetis
brand of ceftiofur hydrochloride sterile suspension
For Intramammary Infusion in Lactating Dairy Cattle Only
FOR USE IN ANIMALS ONLY - NOT FOR HUMAN USE
CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
DESCRIPTION: Ceftiofur hydrochloride is a cephalosporin antibiotic.
Chemical Structure of Ceftiofur Hydrochloride
U-64279A
INDICATIONS FOR USE
SPECTRAMAST® LC Sterile Suspension (ceftiofur hydrochloride) is indicated for the treatment of clinical mastitis in lactating dairy cattle associated with coagulase-negative staphylococci, Streptococcus dysgalactiae, and Escherichia coli. Cows with systemic clinical signs caused by mastitis should receive other appropriate therapy under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
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.
WARNINGS
Penicillins and cephalosporins can cause allergic reactions in sensitized individuals. Topical exposures to such antimicrobials, including ceftiofur, may elicit mild to severe allergic reactions in some individuals. Repeated or prolonged exposure may lead to sensitization. Avoid direct contact of the product with the skin, eyes, mouth and clothing. Sensitization of the skin may be avoided by wearing protective gloves.
Persons with a known hypersensitivity to penicillin or cephalosporins should avoid exposure to this product.
PRECAUTION:
Following intramammary infusion with antibiotics in lactating cows, milk obtained during treatment and during the milk discard period should be properly discarded and not fed to calves.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Store at Controlled Room Temperature 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F). Protect from light. Store plastets in carton until used.
HOW SUPPLIED
SPECTRAMAST® LC Sterile Suspension is available in cartons containing 1 unbroken package of 12-10 mL PLASTET® Disposable Syringes with 12 individually wrapped 70% isopropyl alcohol pads and in pails containing 12 unbroken packages of 12-10 mL PLASTET Disposable Syringes with 144 individually wrapped 70% isopropyl alcohol pads.
