CURACEF DUO, 50 MG/ML / 150 MG/ML, SUSPENSION FOR CATTLE

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

CEFTIOFUR (AS HYDROCHLORIDE), KETOPROFEN

Available from:

Virbac S.A.

ATC code:

QJ01DD

INN (International Name):

CEFTIOFUR (AS HYDROCHLORIDE), KETOPROFEN

Dosage:

50/150

Pharmaceutical form:

Suspension for Injection

Prescription type:

POM

Therapeutic group:

Bovine

Therapeutic area:

Third-generation cephalosporins

Therapeutic indications:

Antibacterial

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

2014-08-01

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Curacef duo, 50 mg/ml / 150 mg/ml, Suspension for Injection for Cattle
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each ml contains
ACTIVE SUBSTANCES:
Ceftiofur (as hydrochloride)
50.0
mg
Ketoprofen
150.0 mg
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Suspension for injection.
Off - white to pinkish suspension.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Cattle.
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
For the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) caused by _Mannheimia haemolytica _and _Pasteurella multocida_
susceptible to ceftiofur and the reduction of associated clinical signs of inflammation or pyrexia.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in cases of known resistance to other cephalosporins or beta-lactam antibiotics.
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to ceftiofur and other -lactam antibiotics.
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to ketoprofen.
Do not use in poultry (including eggs) due to risk of spread of antimicrobial resistance to humans.
Do not administer other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) concurrently or within 24 hours of each
other.
Use is contraindicated in animals suffering from cardiac, hepatic or renal disease, where there is the possibility of
gastro-intestinal ulceration or bleeding, where there is evidence of a blood dyscrasia.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
Avoid use in any dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animals as there is a potential risk of increased renal
toxicity.
HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
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4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
I) SPECIAL P