Medicine Brand

Topcef Vet 0.5 g injection

Ceftriaxone 0.5 g

Strength

0.5 g

Dosage Form

Injection

Indication

Topcef Vet (Ceftriaxone) injection is indicated for the treatment of wide variety of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive, Gramnegative and anaerobic bacteria. This drug has high potential application in-  Respiratory tract infections (Bronchopneumonia, Pneumonia)  Gastrointestinal tract infections (Calf Scour, Enteritis, Diarrhoea)  Uro-genital tract infections (Metritis, Pyometra, Nephritis, Cystitis)  Skin and soft tissue infections (External wound, Abscess etc.)  Bone and joint infections (Arthritis)  Otitis (Externa, Media, Interna) Topcef Vet (Ceftriaxone) is effective against diseases caused by sensitive bacteria such as mastitis, actinobacillosis, actinomycosis, hemorrhagic septicemia, black quarter, anthrax, foot rot, dermatophilosis, infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBKC), salmonellosis, brucellosis, enterotoxaemia, meningitis etc. and to prevent post operative infections. It is also used to prevent secondary bacterial infections followed by viral infections such as foot and mouth disease, ephemeral fever, PPR etc.

Dose Guidance

Cattletreatment
IM

Dose

0.01

gm/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

Purpose

treatment

1 g / 100 kg body weight (10 mg / kg body weight) deep IM once / twice daily for 3-5 days

Contraindications

Contraindication Topcef Vet (Ceftriaxone) injection is contraindicated in animals with known allergy to cephalosporin class of antibiotics. Warning & Precaution Do not administer Topcef Vet (Ceftriaxone) IV dissolved with 1% Lidocaine. Do not administer Topcef Vet (Ceftriaxone) IM dissolved with water for injection. If any particle is visible in vial after dissolving the contents, please do not use.

Alternatives

— other brands with Ceftriaxone

Topcef Vet 0.5 g injection dose, price and withdrawal period

Topcef Vet 0.5 g injection is a veterinary injection containing Ceftriaxone (0.5 g) from NAVANA.

Topcef Vet 0.5 g injection dose in cattle

For treatment, the recommended dose of Topcef Vet 0.5 g injection in cattle is 0.01 gm/kg, given by intramuscular injection, once daily for 3-5 days. 1 g / 100 kg body weight (10 mg / kg body weight) deep IM once / twice daily for 3-5 days.

Topcef Vet 0.5 g injection withdrawal period

In cattle, the withdrawal period for Topcef Vet 0.5 g injection 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.