Generic Formulation

Ceftriaxone Sodium

Indication

Severe systemic bacterial infections and septicaemia where broad Gram-negative cover is needed.

Contraindications

Cephalosporin hypersensitivity; cross-reacts with penicillin allergy.

Side Effects

Injection-site pain; diarrhoea; rare hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Considered safe.

Dose Guidance

DogIV/IM/SC

Dose

15 – 30

mg/kg

Frequency

q12-24h

Duration

5-7 days

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CatIV/IM/SC

Dose

15 – 30

mg/kg

Frequency

q12-24h

Duration

5-7 days

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CattleIV/IM

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

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GoatIV/IM

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

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SheepIV/IM

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

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BuffaloIV/IM

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

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CowIV/IM

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

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CalfIV/IM

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

3-5 days

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