Ceftriaxone 500 mg/mL
500 mg/mL
Injection
Oricef Vet® injection is indicated for the treatment of wide variety of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive, Gram-negative and Anaerobic bacteria. It is widely used for respiratory tract infections, acute bacterial otitis media, mammary gland infections, urogenital tract infections, gastrointestinal infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone & joint infections, bacterial septicemia & intra-abdominal infection.
Ceftriaxone is a potent third-generation antibiotic of Cephalosporin Group. It has a high degree of stability to bacterial β-lactamases and penicillinases enzyme. It is rapidly absorbed and widely distributed in tissues as well as body fluids, with good tolerance after parenteral administration in animals. It is effective against both Gram-positive, Gram-negative & Anaerobic bacteria. Ceftriaxone is bactericidal in action as it inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell wall.
Dose
15 – 50
mg/kg
Frequency
q24h
Duration
N/A
Purpose
treatment
Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/6-20 kg body weight
Dose
15 – 50
mg/kg
Frequency
q24h
Duration
N/A
Purpose
treatment
Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/6-20 kg body weight
Dose
10 – 0
mg/kg
Frequency
q24h
Duration
N/A
Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/28 kg body weight
Dose
15 – 50
mg/kg
Frequency
q24h
Duration
N/A
Purpose
treatment
Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/6-20 kg body weight
Dose
10
mg/kg
Frequency
q24h
Duration
N/A
Purpose
treatment
Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/28 kg body weight
Dose
10
mg/mL
Frequency
q24h
Duration
N/A
Purpose
treatment
Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/28 kg body weight.
Dose
15 – 50
mg/kg
Frequency
q24h
Duration
N/A
Purpose
treatment
Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/6-20 kg body weight
Ceftriaxone is contraindicated to animal with a history of hypersensitivity to Cephalosporin antibiotics. Risk-benefit should be considered when the following medical problems exist: Bleeding disorders, severe Hepatic dysfunction & Renal insufficiency.
Oricef Vet is a veterinary injection containing Ceftriaxone (500 mg/mL) from Healthcare.
For treatment, the recommended dose of Oricef Vet in dog is 15–50 mg/kg, given IM, IV, once daily. Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/6-20 kg body weight.
For treatment, the recommended dose of Oricef Vet in cat is 15–50 mg/kg, given IM, IV, once daily. Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/6-20 kg body weight.
The recommended dose of Oricef Vet in cattle is 10–0 mg/kg, given IM, IV, once daily. Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/28 kg body weight.
For treatment, the recommended dose of Oricef Vet in goat is 15–50 mg/kg, given IM, IV, once daily. Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/6-20 kg body weight.
For treatment, the recommended dose of Oricef Vet in horse is 10 mg/kg, given IM, IV, once daily. Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/28 kg body weight.
For treatment, the recommended dose of Oricef Vet in camel is 10 mg/mL, given IM, IV, once daily. Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/28 kg body weight.
For treatment, the recommended dose of Oricef Vet in calf is 15–50 mg/kg, given IM, IV, once daily. Shake well until the powder is dissolved. If administering in IV then it should be slow IV administration.1 mL/6-20 kg body weight.
In cattle, the withdrawal period for Oricef Vet is meat 24 days.
Dosing information is provided for reference by qualified veterinary professionals and does not replace clinical judgement. Prices are indicative and may vary by region and retailer.