Ceprotect DC
A long acting intramammary cerate containing cephalonium, a semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic. It is formulated to give effective antibiotic levels in the non-lactating udder. For the sustained, broad spectrum control of and protection against mastitis-causing bacteria (including penicillin resistant strains) in non-lactating dairy cattle. Aids in the reduction of clinical mastitis and subclinical mastitis in the subsequent lactation.
Target Species: Dairy Cattle
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Active Ingredient
Each single dose 3g syringe contains 250mg cephalonium dihydrate in a long-acting base.
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Pharmaceutical Form
Intramammary preparation
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Indications
Ceprotect DC aids in the reduction of clinical mastitis and subclinical mastitis in the subsequent lactation. Ceprotect DC is a broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic which has a bactericidal activity against the majority of organisms associated with bovine mastitis. The antibacterial activity is not impaired in the presence of milk.
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Dosage
Prior to infusing Ceprotect DC clean and disinfect the teat. The contents of one syringe should be infused into the teat canal of each quarter immediately after the last milking of the lactation. Infuse one syringe of Ceprotect DC into each quarter then teat dip or spray the teat. Wear rubber gloves when infusing this treatment.
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