Complete Up To Date Information about Hetacin K.
NADA Number: 055-054 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Hetacin® K Hetacin® K Intramammary Infusion |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Fort Dodge Animal Health, Division of Wyeth |
| Sponsor Address |
800 Fifth Street NW Fort Dodge, IA 50501 USA |
| Ingredients |
Hetacillin Potassium |
| Species |
Cattle, dairy, lactating |
| Routes of Administration |
Intramammary |
| Dose Form |
Liquid |
| Drug Form |
Liquid |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
| Withdrawal Time |
Cattle: 10 days before slaughter.
Milk taken from animals during treatment and for 72 hours after the latest treatment must not be used for food. |
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Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
526.1130 Hetacillin potassium for intramammary infusion. Specifications: Each 10 milliliter syringe contains hetacillin potassium equivalent to 62.5 milligrams of ampicillin. Conditions of use: Cattle (lactating cows) Amount: 10 milliliters of hetacillin potassium equivalent to 62.5 milligrams ampicillin into each infected quarter. Repeat at 24-hour intervals until a maximum of three treatments has been given. Indications: Treating acute, chronic, or subclinical bovine mastitis in lactating cows caused by susceptible strains of Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus dysgalactiae, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Limitations: If definite improvement is not noted within 48 hours after treatment, the causal organism should be further investigated. Milk that has been taken from animals during treatment and for 72 hours (6 milkings) after the latest treatment must not be used for food. Treated animals must not be slaughtered for food until 10 days after the latest treatment. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. |