Metricure®

Composition

Suspension containing 500 mg cephapirin (as benzathine) per injector of 19 gram.

Formulation

Oily suspension for intra-uterine use.

Indications

1. Treatment and prevention of subacute/chronic endometritis in cows more than 14 days post-partum.

2. Metricure can also be used for repeat breeders (3 or more unsuccessful inseminations).

Dosage

In general one injector.

Treatment can be repeated after 14 days.

Method of administration

By intra-uterine route of administration.

Withholding period

For meat: 2 days

For milk: Nill

(National regulations should be observed).

Presentation

Polyethylene syringe containing 19 g of suspension, with a separate disposable catheter and glove provided for each syringe.

Storage

Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.

Contra-indications

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

Precautions

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