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Polyflex (ampicillin for injectable suspension 25 g) for Cattle Rx
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Product Description
When it comes to fighting respiratory disease in your herd, it pays to act quickly and decisively with POLYFLEX (ampicillin for injectable suspension). It effectively treats many infections previously beyond the spectrum of penicillin therapy, including bacterial pneumonia (shipping fever, calf pneumonia and bovine pneumonia) caused by Aerobacter spp., Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Pasteurella multocida and Escherichia coli.
Who is Polyflex (ampicillin for injectable suspension 25 g) for Cattle for?
Beef and Dairy Cattle.
Why use Polyflex (ampicillin for injectable suspension 25 g) for Cattle?
* Treats bacterial infections caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
* Goes beyond traditional penicillin therapy to treat bacterial pneumonia caused by many bacteria, including E. coli.
* 48-hour milk withhold and 6-day slaughter withdrawal after last treatment.
* Safe for beef and dairy cattle.
* Trusted for more than 50 years.
How does Polyflex (ampicillin for injectable suspension 25 g) for Cattle work?
POLYFLEX (ampicillin for injectable suspension) is a ?-lactam class antimicrobial that targets bacteria that cause bovine pneumonia.
Manufacturer:
Boehringer Ingelheim
Active Ingredients(s):
ampicillin
How is Polyflex (ampicillin for injectable suspension 25 g) for Cattle sold?
In vial containing 25 g ampicillin activity as ampicillin trihydrate.
What are the side effects of Polyflex (ampicillin for injectable suspension 25 g) for Cattle?
Because it is a derivative of 6-aminopenicillanic acid, POLYFLEX has the potential for producing allergic reactions. If they should occur, POLYFLEX should be discontinued and the subject treated with antihistamines, pressor amines and corticosteroids, as needed.
What special precautions are there?
Do not treat cattle for more than 7 days. Milk from treated cows must not be used for food during treatment, and for 48 hours (4 milkings) after the last treatment. Cattle must not be slaughtered for food during treatment, and for 144 hours (6 days) after the last treatment. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use to treat animals with a history of allergic reactions to penicillin, cephalosporins or their analogues.
What to do if overdose?
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.
How can I store Polyflex (ampicillin for injectable suspension 25 g) for Cattle?
Store at or below 77°F (25°C), with excursions permitted up to 86ºF (30ºC). After reconstitution, store under refrigeration. Use within 3 months of first puncture. Avoid freezing.
Helpful Tips:
Speak with a veterinarian to determine the right dose for the animal depending on how severe the infection is, and how each individual animal will respond.
Overview
Dosage Instructions/Directions:
Transfer 79 mL of sterile water into the bottle of POLYFLEX sterile ampicillin powder.
Thoroughly mix to rehydrate the ampicillin powder. Give an intramuscular injection in the neck at 2 mL per 100 pounds of body weight. Per BQA recommendations, do not inject more than 10 mL per site. Treat once daily, continuing treatment for 48 to 72 hours after the animal becomes asymptomatic. Three-day treatment is common. Do not treat for more than 7 days.
Main Ingredients
Active Ingredient : ampicillin