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NAXCEL®
(ceftiofur sodium)
Sterile Powder

Get Them Back in Winning Form Fast

NAXCEL® (ceftiofur sodium) Sterile Powder is the only new-generation cephalosporin approved for use in horses. The broad antibacterial spectrum of NAXCEL is effective against the most common equine respiratory pathogen (Streptococcus zooepidemicus).

Indications

For treatment of equine respiratory infections associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus.

Performance Matters

Whether for racing or recreation, a horse is a substantial investment. When it comes to choosing an antibiotic, every horse deserves the efficacy and security of a high-performance treatment.

Reduced Medication-Control Concerns
- NAXCEL contains the sodium salt of ceftiofur and is reconstituted with sterile water.
- NAXCEL contains no procaine, benzathine or primary sulfa components.

Highly Effective
- 24 hours after administration, NAXCEL concentrations exceed the minimum inhibitory concentration
  There is a high rate of complete recovery.

Fast Action
- NAXCEL reaches therapeutic blood levels within minutes.
- NAXCEL is absorbed quickly.

Safety
- Well tolerated by male and female horses at doses up to 5 mg/lb/day when administered intramuscularly for as many as 31 days.
- No reactions were observed at the injection site in clinical studies.
- Use of NAXCEL at labeled dose and by the approved route of administration has not been associated with increased diarrhea.

Ease of Use
- Once-a-day treatment means convenience for you and less stress on the horse
- NAXCEL has a low dose rate.

Packaging

1 gram or 4 grams, in vials, that can be reconstituted with sterile water or bacteriostatic water for injection. Use 20 mL sterile water for 1-gram vial and 80 mL sterile water for 4-gram vial.

Dosage/Administration

Administer to horses at a dosage of 1-2 mg ceftiofur per pound of body weight (2-4 mL reconstituted solution per 100 pounds of body weight). A maximum of 10 mL may be administered per injection site. Treatment should be repeated at 24-hour intervals, continued for 48 hours after clinical signs have disappeared and should not exceed 10 days.

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Precaution

As with all drugs, NAXCEL should not be used in animals found to be hypersensitive to the product. NAXCEL has a pre-slaughter withdrawal time of 4 days in cattle.

The safety of ceftiofur has not been determined for horses intended for breeding.

Not for use in horses intended for food.

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Product Information
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