Cobactan 2.5%

Composition

Suspension of 25 mg cefquinome (as sulphate) per ml.

Formulation

Ready-to-use suspension for injection.

Target species

Cattle

Indications

Treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to cefquinome, such as :

1. respiratory tract infections in cattle or pigscaused by Pasteurella spp, Haemophilus spp, Actinobacillus

2. pleuropneumoniae and Streptococcus suis.

3. foot infections in cattle

4. acute E coli mastitis and E coli septicaemia in calves

5. MMA syndrome in sows caused by E. coli, Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp.

6. Meningitiscaused by Streptococcus suis.

7. Epidermitis caused by Staphylococcus hyicus.

Dosage Species Dosage

Cattle 2 ml/50 kg bw

Calves 2-4 ml/50 kg bw

Dosage interval

24 hours.

Duration of treatment

2-5 days.

Method of administration

By intramuscular injection.

Withholding period

For meat:

cattle: 5 days

For milk:

2 milkings (24 hours)

(National regulations should be observed).

Presentation

Vials containing 50 ml

Storage

Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.

Precautions

Operators allergic to cephalosporins should avoid skin contact with the product.

Contra-indications

Not to be used in animals known to be allergic to cephalosporins.

MSD Product Guide – Egypt