SPECTRAZOL MILKING COW

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

cefuroxime present as cefuroxime sodium

Available from:

Schering-Plough Animal Health Limited

INN (International Name):

cefuroxime present as cefuroxime sodium

Composition:

cefuroxime present as cefuroxime sodium 83.3 g/kg

Therapeutic area:

Antibiotic

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

1987-01-07

Summary of Product characteristics

Page 1 of 4
Spectrazol MC Carton,
Label
Text with dual tip
instructions
Date: Dec 2018
[Carton Front]
RESTRICTED VETERINARY MEDICINE
Keep out of reach of children
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
Spectrazol
®
milking cow
SYRINGES X 20
Each single dose 3g syringe contains 250mg cefuroxime (as the sodium
salt).
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[Side 1]
Spectrazol
®
milking cow
READ ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USE.
_See Safety Data Sheet for further information:
_www.msd-animal-health.co.nz
INDICATIONS
For the treatment of clinical mastitis in lactating cows.
STORAGE
Store below 25°C. Do not refrigerate.
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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS WARNING contains cefuroxime which may cause mild
skin irritation or an allergic skin reaction. Avoid skin contact and
wear gloves. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Do not handle this product if you know you
are sensitised,
or if you have been advised not to work with such preparations.
FIRST AID IF ON SKIN wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin
irritation or rash
occurs seek medical advice. Swelling of the face, eyes or lips or
difficulty with
breathing are more serious symptoms and require urgent medical
attention. For
advice contact the National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON (0800 764 766)
or a
doctor.
DISPOSAL Dispose of unused contents and empty container in a suitable
landfill.
Page 2 of 4
Spectrazol MC Carton,
Label
Text with dual tip
instructions
Date: Dec 2018
Spectrazol
®
milking cow
[Carton Side 2]
WITHHOLDING PERIOD
IT IS AN OFFENCE FOR USERS OF THIS PRODUCT TO CAUSE RESIDUES EXCEEDING
THE
RELEVANT MRL IN THE FOOD NOTICE: MAXIMUM RESIDUES LEVELS FOR
AGRICULTURAL
COMPOUNDS.
MILK
FOLLOWING UP TO 3 TREATMENTS: Milk intended for sale for human
consumption must
be discarded during treatment and for not less than four milkings (48
hours) following
the last treatment.
FOLLOWING 4 TO 8 TREATMENTS: Milk intended for sale for human
consumption must be
discarded during treatment and for not less than 6 milkings (72 hours)
following the
last treatment.
GUIDE TO HELP ACCURATE MILK DISCARD AFTER TREATMENT (MILKING