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Excenel® (Ceftiofur)


Product Description: This is an antibiotic effective against gram negative and gram positive bacteria (Pasteurella, Haemophilus, some E. coli and Salmonella).

Indications for Use: Use against general bacterial infections, pneumonia (shipping fever), foot rot, uterine infections, and calf scours.

Dosage and Administration: Give 1-2 mL per 100 lbs. once a day, IM or SQ only. Shake the contents of bottle well before use.

Duration of Treatment: Administer at least 3 days consecutively. Treat at least 2 days beyond resolution of the infection. If there is no response after the third or fourth day of treatment, consider a different antibiotic. At this point, culture and sensitivity would be recommended if not previously performed.

Packaging: This product comes in 100 mL bottles.

Precautions and Side Effects: Excenel may cause pain and/or lumps at the injection site. Allergic reactions are a possibility. Never give Excenel to horses.

Storage and Shelf Life: This product does not need refrigeration. After opening the bottle, the remaining Excenel must be used within 7 days.

Milk Withholding: None, when used according to label.

Meat Withholding: 2 days

Drug Type: Rx

Manufacturer: Pharmacia & Upjohn

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