Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
CLOXACILLIN BENZATHINE
Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Limited
QJ51CF02
500 Milligram
intramammary Suspension
Antibacterial
Bovine
1987-10-01
PART II SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT Chanamast DC Intramammary Suspension 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Cloxacillin Benzathine, 0.638g per unit dose which is equivalent to 0.500g cloxacillin per unit dose For a full list of excipients see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Intramammary suspension. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Cows 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES For routine use in cows at drying off, to treat existing intramammary infections and to assist in preventing new infections occurring during the dry period. Chanamast DC contains cloxacillin which is active against the following major pathogens associated with mastitis: Penicillin resistant and sensitive Staphylococci spp., Micrococci, Streptococcus agalactiae and Corynebacterium spp. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use in lactating cows. Do not use within 28 days of calving. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES None known IRISH MEDICINES BOARD ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Date Printed 04/10/2006_ _CRN 7002067_ _page number: 1_ 4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS None SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO ANIMALS Penicillin and cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection, inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to penicillin may lead to cross sensitivity to cephalosporins and vice versa. Allergic reaction to these substances can occasionally be serious. 1. Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitised or if you have been advised not to work with such preparations. 2. Handle this product with great care to avoid exposure, ta Read the complete document