Medicine Brand

Oricef Vet

Ceftriaxone 500 mg/mL

Strength

500 mg/mL

Dosage Form

Injection

Indication

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.

Mode of Action

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 Guidance

Dogtreatment
IM, IV

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

Cattreatment
IM, IV

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

Cattle
IM, IV

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

Goattreatment
IM, IV

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

Horsetreatment
IM, IV

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

Cameltreatment
IM, IV

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.

Calftreatment
IM, IV

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

Contraindications

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.

Alternatives

— other brands with Ceftriaxone

Oricef Vet dose, price and withdrawal period

Oricef Vet is a veterinary injection containing Ceftriaxone (500 mg/mL) from Healthcare.

Oricef Vet dose in dog

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.

Oricef Vet dose in cat

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.

Oricef Vet dose in cattle

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.

Oricef Vet dose in goat

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.

Oricef Vet dose in horse

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.

Oricef Vet dose in camel

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.

Oricef Vet dose in calf

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.

Oricef Vet withdrawal period

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.