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Ceftiofur Sodium

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Ceftiofur Sodium

Ceftiofur Sodium

Drug type: Generic ingredient • Generic profile • No FDA branded products linked

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Species: Both

Manufacturer: Multiple FDA sponsors

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Ceftiofur Sodium

For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus . Treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica , P. multocida , and Histophilus somni in beef and dairy cattle For treatment of acute bovine interdigital necrobacillosis (foot rot, pododermatitis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Bacteroides melaninogenicus . Species commonly shown: Both, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, Horse, Not For Meat Production.

Generic name
Ceftiofur Sodium
Brand names
Naxcel® Sterile Powder, Ceftiofur for Injection
Manufacturer
Multiple FDA sponsors
Species
Both, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, Horse, Not For Meat Production, Goat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Dosage forms
Liquid (Solution), Powder-Sterile
Prescription
Prescription required
Completeness
100%
Validation
Complete
Brand names
Naxcel® Sterile Powder Ceftiofur for Injection
Dosage forms
Liquid (Solution) Powder-Sterile

Indications / Uses

For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus . Treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica , P. multocida , and Histophilus somni in beef and dairy cattle For treatment of acute bovine interdigital necrobacillosis (foot rot, pododermatitis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Bacteroides melaninogenicus .

Side Effects

Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Death, Leucocytosis NOS, Anaemia NOS, Elevated amylase.

FAQ

Both, Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, Horse, Not For Meat Production, Goat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, No use class stated or implied, Beef, Dairy, Day old poults, 1 day-old broiler chicks, Sheep, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, Swine, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, Cattle, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, Turkey, Poults, Day Old, Day-Old Chicks

Yes. Roxee shows this as prescription-only.

Liquid (Solution), Powder-Sterile

Related Conditions

Pneumonia (aspiration, bacterial, viral) Pododermatitis Urinary tract infection (cystitis)

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Used for:

For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus .

Dosing note:

Exact dosing depends on your pet's species, weight, and health status. Use your veterinarian's instructions for the exact dose and schedule.

What to watch for:

  • wobbly/unsteady walking (1 reports)
  • trouble breathing (1 reports)
  • Loss of appetite (1 reports)

When to call the vet:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Facial swelling or hives.
  • Blood in vomit or stool.

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Major cautions & emergency warning signs

Side effects to monitor:

  • wobbly/unsteady walking
  • trouble breathing
  • Loss of appetite

Most reported reactions:

  • Unsteady walking (ataxia) (1 reports)
  • Trouble breathing (dyspnea) (1 reports)
  • Loss of appetite (1 reports)

Emergency warning signs:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Facial swelling or hives.
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Quick Facts

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Species: Both
Manufacturer: Multiple FDA sponsors
Form: Liquid (Solution), Powder-Sterile
Identifiers:
ANADA: 200421 NADA: 140338 NDC Package: 54771-3362-1 NDC Package: 54771-3362-2 NDC Package: 58597-8170-9 NDC Package: 62157-171-01 NDC Package: 62157-396-01 NDC Product: 54771 NDC Product: 58597 NDC Product: 62157
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Adverse Reactions

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Tracked signals
32
Reported cases
32
Serious reports
30
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Digestive (3) · Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Decreased appetite Neurologic (1) · Unsteady walking (ataxia) Behavior (2) · Behavioral disorder (unspecified), Anxiety Other (26) · Trouble breathing (dyspnea), Dull reflexes, Drug administration error
Most Reported Reactions
Reaction Body system Cases Species Serious cases
Neurologic 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Cat 1
Digestive 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Cat 1
Other 1 Dog 1

Species coverage: Dog (25) Cat (7)

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Reaction Body system Species Seriousness Frequency Reports
Neurologic Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Digestive Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Digestive Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Digestive Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Behavior Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Behavior Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
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140-338

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Naxcel® Sterile Powder

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Naxcel® Sterile Powder

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Sponsor
Zoetis Inc.
NADA
140-338
Status
RX
Form
Liquid (Solution)
Route
Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
Species
Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Horse, Not For Meat Production • Goat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • No use class stated or implied • Beef • Dairy • Day old poults • 1 day-old broiler chicks • Sheep, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of aqueous solution constituted from ceftiofur sodium powder contains 50 milligrams (mg) ceftiofur equivalents.

Horses

Indication
For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus.
Dosage
2.2 to 4.4 mg/kg (1.0 to 2.0 mg/lb) body weight by intramuscular injection. Treatment should be repeated every 24 hours, continued for 48 hours after clinical signs have disappeared, and should not exceed 10 days. A maximum of 10 mL should be administered per injection site.

Cattle

Indication
Treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, P. multocida, and Histophilus somni in beef and dairy cattle
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb body weight by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection for 3 days. Additional treatments may be given on days 4 and 5 for animals which do not show satisfactory response.
Indication

For treatment of acute bovine interdigital necrobacillosis (foot rot, pododermatitis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Bacteroides melaninogenicus.

Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb body weight by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection for 3 days. Additional treatments may be given on days 4 and 5 for animals which do not show satisfactory response.

Swine

Indication
For treatment and control of swine bacterial respiratory disease (swine bacterial pneumonia) associated with Actinobacillus (Haemophilus) pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Streptococcus suis.
Dosage
3 to 5 mg per kilogram (/kg) body weight by intramuscular injection for 3 consecutive days.

Sheep

Indication
For treatment of sheep respiratory disease (pneumonia) associated with M. haemolytica and P. multocida.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb body weight by intramuscular injection for 3 days. Additional treatments may be given on days 4 and 5 for animals which do not show satisfactory response.

Chickens (Day Old Chicks)

Indication
For control of early mortality associated with Escherichia coli organisms susceptible to ceftiofur in day-old chicks.
Dosage
0.08 to 0.20 mg as a single subcutaneous injection in the neck.

Turkeys (Day Old Poults)

Indication
For control of early mortality associated with E. coli organisms susceptible to ceftiofur in day-old poults.
Dosage
0.17 to 0.5 mg as a single subcutaneous injection in the neck.

Dogs

Indication
Treatment of canine urinary tract infections associated with E. coli and Proteus mirabilis.
Dosage
1.0 mg/lb (2.2 mg/kg) body weight by subcutaneous injection. Treatment should be repeated at 24-hour intervals, continued for 48 hours after clinical signs have disappeared, for 5 to 14 days.

Goats

Indication
For treatment of caprine respiratory disease (goat pneumonia) associated with M. haemolytica and P. multocida.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb body weight by intramuscular injection for 3 days. Additional treatments may be given on days 4 and 5 for animals which do not show satisfactory response.

Ceftiofur for Injection

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Sponsor
Hospira, Inc.
ANADA
200-421
Status
RX
Form
Powder-Sterile
Route
Subcutaneous, Intramuscular
Species
Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Goat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Swine, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Cattle, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Turkey, Poults, Day Old • Day-Old Chicks • Sheep, No Use Class Stated Or Implied

<strong>Cattle</strong>

Indication
For treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni.  Also, for treatment of acute bovine interdigital necrobacillosis (foot rot, pododermatitis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Bacteroides melaninogenicus.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg per pound (1.1 to 2.2 mg/kg) of body weight (1-2 mL reconstituted sterile solution per 100 lbs body weight). Treatment should be repeated at 24-hour intervals for a total of 3 consecutive days. Additional treatments may be given on days four and five for animals which do not show a satisfactory response (not recovered) after the initial three treatments

<strong>Swine</strong>

Indication
For treatment/control of swine bacterial respiratory disease (swine bacterial pneumonia) associated with Actinobacillus (Haemophilus) pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Streptococcus suis.
Dosage
1.36 to 2.27 mg per pound (3.0 to 5.0 mg/kg) of body weight (1 mL of reconstituted sterile solution per 22 to 37 lbs body weight). Treatment should be repeated at 24-hour intervals for a total of 3 consecutive days.

<strong>Sheep</strong>

Indication
For treatment of sheep respiratory disease (sheep pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg per pound (1.1 to 2.2 mL reconstituted sterile solution per 100 lbs body weight).  Treatment should be repeated at 24-hour intervals for a total of 3 consecutive days. Additional treatments may be given on days four and five for animals which do not show a satisfactory response (not recovered) after the initial three treatments.

<strong>Goats</strong>

Indication
For treatment of caprine respiratory disease (goat pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg per pound (1.1 to 2.2 mg/kg) of body weight (1-2 mL reconstituted sterile solution per 100 lbs body weight). Treatment should be repeated at 24-hour intervals for a total of 3 consecutive days. Additional treatments may be given on days four and five for animals which do not show a satisfactory response (not recovered) after the initial three treatments.

<strong>Horses</strong>

Indication
For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus.
Dosage
1.0 to 2.0 mg per pound (2.2 to 4.4 mg/kg) of body weight (2-4 mL reconstituted sterile solution per 100 lb 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.

<strong>Dogs</strong>

Indication
For the treatment of canine urinary tract infections associated with Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis.
Dosage
1.0 mg per pound 2.2 mg/kg) of body weight (0.1 mL reconstituted sterile solution per 5 lbs body weight). Treatment should be repeated at 24 hour intervals for 5-14 days.

<strong>Day-Old Chicks</strong>

Indication
For the control of early mortality, associated with E. coli organisms susceptible to ceftiofur, in day-old chicks.
Dosage
0.08 to 0.20 mg/chick. One mL of the 50 mg/mL reconstituted solution will treat approximately 250 to 625 day-old chicks.

<strong>Day-Old Turkey Poults</strong>

Indication
For the control of early mortality, associated with E. coli organisms susceptible to ceftiofur, in day-old turkey poults.
Dosage
0.17 to 0.5 mg/poult. 1 ml of the 50 mg/mL reconstituted solution will treat approximately 100 to 294 day-old turkey poults.

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At a Glance

Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.

Data freshness
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Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • No FDA branded products linked
No official FDA brand rows linked yet for this ingredient.
Catalog species: Both • FDA-labeled species: 1 day-old broiler chicks, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Day old poults, Day-Old Chicks, Dog, Goat, Horse, No Use Class Stated Or Implied, No use class stated or implied, Sheep, Swine, Turkey
Rx/OTC: RX
Form/route: Liquid (Solution), Powder-Sterile • Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
Applications: NADA 140-338 • ANADA 200-421
Documents: 19 (FOI: 15) • SPL: 2 • Label highlights • Official documents
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 0 • Cat 0 • View
Case summaries: 0
openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.
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Linked using: Fda_Label (0.95), Fda_Label (0.95), Fda_Label (0.95)
Diagnosis Codes

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Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

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Top reaction signals
Unsteady walking (ataxia) (1) Trouble breathing (dyspnea) (1) Loss of appetite (1) Dull reflexes (1) Dilated pupils (1) Diabetic ketoacidosis (1) Dehydration (1) Decreased percentage of reticulocytes (1)

Identifiers & Packages

Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.

Identifiers
ANADA: 200421 NADA: 140338 NDC Package: 54771-3362-1 NDC Package: 54771-3362-2 NDC Package: 58597-8170-9 NDC Package: 62157-171-01 NDC Package: 62157-396-01 NDC Product: 54771 NDC Product: 58597 NDC Product: 62157
Package NDC Product NDC Form / Route Status
54771-3362-1 54771 -
54771-3362-2 54771 -
58597-8170-9 58597 -
62157-171-01 62157 -
62157-396-01 62157 -

Enriched Documents

Documents are tiered by source trust: Official, Clinical, Manufacturer, Marketing.

  • UCM478009.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • UCM490826.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • N140338_Supp_03-15-1991.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • N140338_Supp_08_04_1992.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • UCM539438.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • N140338_Supp_08-24-1995.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • UCM470933.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • N140338_Supp_10_25_96.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • ucm049841.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • ucm049842.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • ucm049843.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • ucm049844.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • ucm049846.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • ucm049847.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Sept. 6, 2022
    FDA FOI summary for application 140338
  • UCM307677.pdf • FOI summary • Official • Jan. 16, 2018
    FDA FOI summary for application 200421

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Official 30 Clinical 6 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Death, Leucocytosis NOS, Anaemia NOS, Elev… (Clinical, 2026-05-02)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Death, Leucocytosis NOS, Anaemia NOS, Elev… (Clinical, 2026-04-22)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Death, Leucocytosis NOS, Anaemia NOS, Elev… (Clinical, 2026-04-15)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Death, Leucocytosis NOS, Anaemia NOS, Elev… (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
  • usage: For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus . Treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumo… (Clinical, 2026-04-15)
  • usage: For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus . Treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumo… (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus s… (Official, 2026-05-05)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus s… (Official, 2026-05-03)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus s… (Official, 2026-05-02)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus s… (Official, 2026-04-29)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus s… (Official, 2026-04-28)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus s… (Official, 2026-04-27)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus s… (Official, 2026-04-26)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus s… (Official, 2026-04-25)
  • indications: Cattle: For treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus s… (Official, 2026-04-22)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Death, Leucocytosis NOS, Anaemia NOS, Elev… (Official, 2026-04-30)
  • side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Death, Leucocytosis NOS, Anaemia NOS, Elev… (Official, 2026-02-12)
  • usage: For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus . Treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumo… (Official, 2026-05-02)
  • usage: For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus . Treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumo… (Official, 2026-04-30)
  • usage: For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus . Treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumo… (Official, 2026-04-22)
Recent Revisions
  • side_effects updated 2026-05-02 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-05-02 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-30 10:09 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-30 10:09 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-22 10:07 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-22 10:07 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-15 10:04 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-15 10:04 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields

FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)

Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.

Product Sponsor Application Status Published
Naxcel® Sterile Powder
RX
Ceftiofur Sodium
Liquid (Solution) • Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
Label highlights
Official documents
Zoetis Inc. NADA 140-338 Approved Sep 6, 2022
Ceftiofur for Injection
RX
Ceftiofur Sodium
Powder-Sterile • Subcutaneous, Intramuscular
Label highlights
Official documents
Hospira, Inc. ANADA 200-421 W Jan 16, 2018

Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).

What It's For (FDA Label Highlights)

Extracted from FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA product labeling. Always confirm details with your veterinarian.

Species: Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Horse, Not For Meat Production • Goat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • No use class stated or implied • Beef • Dairy • Day old poults • 1 day-old broiler chicks • Sheep, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each milliliter of aqueous solution constituted from ceftiofur sodium powder contains 50 milligrams (mg) ceftiofur equivalents.
Horses
Indication
For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus.
Dosage
2.2 to 4.4 mg/kg (1.0 to 2.0 mg/lb) body weight by intramuscular injection. Treatment should be repeated every 24 hours, continued for 48 hours after clinical signs have disappeared, and should not exceed 10 days. A maximum of 10 mL should be administered per injection site.
Limitations
Cattle
Indication
Treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, P. multocida, and Histophilus somni in beef and dairy cattle
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb body weight by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection for 3 days. Additional treatments may be given on days 4 and 5 for animals which do not show satisfactory response.
Limitations
Indication

For treatment of acute bovine interdigital necrobacillosis (foot rot, pododermatitis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Bacteroides melaninogenicus.

Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb body weight by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection for 3 days. Additional treatments may be given on days 4 and 5 for animals which do not show satisfactory response.
Limitations
Swine
Indication
For treatment and control of swine bacterial respiratory disease (swine bacterial pneumonia) associated with Actinobacillus (Haemophilus) pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Streptococcus suis.
Dosage
3 to 5 mg per kilogram (/kg) body weight by intramuscular injection for 3 consecutive days.
Limitations
Sheep
Indication
For treatment of sheep respiratory disease (pneumonia) associated with M. haemolytica and P. multocida.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb body weight by intramuscular injection for 3 days. Additional treatments may be given on days 4 and 5 for animals which do not show satisfactory response.
Limitations
Chickens (Day Old Chicks)
Indication
For control of early mortality associated with Escherichia coli organisms susceptible to ceftiofur in day-old chicks.
Dosage
0.08 to 0.20 mg as a single subcutaneous injection in the neck.
Limitations
Turkeys (Day Old Poults)
Indication
For control of early mortality associated with E. coli organisms susceptible to ceftiofur in day-old poults.
Dosage
0.17 to 0.5 mg as a single subcutaneous injection in the neck.
Limitations
Dogs
Indication
Treatment of canine urinary tract infections associated with E. coli and Proteus mirabilis.
Dosage
1.0 mg/lb (2.2 mg/kg) body weight by subcutaneous injection. Treatment should be repeated at 24-hour intervals, continued for 48 hours after clinical signs have disappeared, for 5 to 14 days.
Limitations
Goats
Indication
For treatment of caprine respiratory disease (goat pneumonia) associated with M. haemolytica and P. multocida.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb body weight by intramuscular injection for 3 days. Additional treatments may be given on days 4 and 5 for animals which do not show satisfactory response.
Limitations

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Species: Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Goat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Swine, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Cattle, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Turkey, Poults, Day Old • Day-Old Chicks • Sheep, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
<strong>Cattle</strong>
Indication
For treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni.  Also, for treatment of acute bovine interdigital necrobacillosis (foot rot, pododermatitis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Bacteroides melaninogenicus.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg per pound (1.1 to 2.2 mg/kg) of body weight (1-2 mL reconstituted sterile solution per 100 lbs body weight). Treatment should be repeated at 24-hour intervals for a total of 3 consecutive days. Additional treatments may be given on days four and five for animals which do not show a satisfactory response (not recovered) after the initial three treatments
Limitations
<strong>Swine</strong>
Indication
For treatment/control of swine bacterial respiratory disease (swine bacterial pneumonia) associated with Actinobacillus (Haemophilus) pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Streptococcus suis.
Dosage
1.36 to 2.27 mg per pound (3.0 to 5.0 mg/kg) of body weight (1 mL of reconstituted sterile solution per 22 to 37 lbs body weight). Treatment should be repeated at 24-hour intervals for a total of 3 consecutive days.
Limitations
<strong>Sheep</strong>
Indication
For treatment of sheep respiratory disease (sheep pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg per pound (1.1 to 2.2 mL reconstituted sterile solution per 100 lbs body weight).  Treatment should be repeated at 24-hour intervals for a total of 3 consecutive days. Additional treatments may be given on days four and five for animals which do not show a satisfactory response (not recovered) after the initial three treatments.
Limitations
<strong>Goats</strong>
Indication
For treatment of caprine respiratory disease (goat pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida.
Dosage
0.5 to 1.0 mg per pound (1.1 to 2.2 mg/kg) of body weight (1-2 mL reconstituted sterile solution per 100 lbs body weight). Treatment should be repeated at 24-hour intervals for a total of 3 consecutive days. Additional treatments may be given on days four and five for animals which do not show a satisfactory response (not recovered) after the initial three treatments.
Limitations
<strong>Horses</strong>
Indication
For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus.
Dosage
1.0 to 2.0 mg per pound (2.2 to 4.4 mg/kg) of body weight (2-4 mL reconstituted sterile solution per 100 lb 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.
Limitations
<strong>Dogs</strong>
Indication
For the treatment of canine urinary tract infections associated with Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis.
Dosage
1.0 mg per pound 2.2 mg/kg) of body weight (0.1 mL reconstituted sterile solution per 5 lbs body weight). Treatment should be repeated at 24 hour intervals for 5-14 days.
Limitations
<strong>Day-Old Chicks</strong>
Indication
For the control of early mortality, associated with E. coli organisms susceptible to ceftiofur, in day-old chicks.
Dosage
0.08 to 0.20 mg/chick. One mL of the 50 mg/mL reconstituted solution will treat approximately 250 to 625 day-old chicks.
Limitations
<strong>Day-Old Turkey Poults</strong>
Indication
For the control of early mortality, associated with E. coli organisms susceptible to ceftiofur, in day-old turkey poults.
Dosage
0.17 to 0.5 mg/poult. 1 ml of the 50 mg/mL reconstituted solution will treat approximately 100 to 294 day-old turkey poults.
Limitations

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Usage

For treatment of respiratory infections in horses associated with Streptococcus zooepidemicus . Treatment of bovine respiratory disease (shipping fever, pneumonia) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica , P. multocida , and Histophilus somni in beef and dairy cattle For treatment of acute bovine interdigital necrobacillosis (foot rot, pododermatitis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Bacteroides melaninogenicus .

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Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)

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Digestive
Loss of appetite (1) • Dog Diarrhea (1) • Cat Decreased appetite (1) • Cat

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Neurologic
Unsteady walking (1) • Cat

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Behavior
Behavioral disorder (1) • Dog Anxiety (1) • Dog

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Other
Trouble breathing (1) • Cat Dull reflexes (1) • Dog Drug administration error (1) • Cat Dilated pupils (1) • Dog Diabetic ketoacidosis (1) • Dog
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Dehydration (1) • Cat Decreased percentage of reticulocytes (1) • Dog Death by euthanasia (1) • Dog Death (1) • Dog Crackles on auscultation (1) • Dog Cough (1) • Dog Constipation (1) • Dog Collapse NOS (1) • Dog Coagulopathy (1) • Dog Circulatory shock (1) • Dog Cholecystitis (1) • Dog Cardiac enlargement (1) • Dog Bruising (1) • Dog Bloated stomach (1) • Dog Apnoea (1) • Dog Anaphylaxis (1) • Dog Anaemia NOS (1) • Cat Adrenal gland disorder NOS (1) • Dog ABNORMAL TEST RESULT, THYROID NOS (1) • Dog Abnormal pupil light reflex (1) • Dog Abdominal pain (1) • Dog

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