Dairymed

DECLARATION OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND OTHER INGREDIENTS

1 intramammary syringe (3 g of intramammary suspension) contains:
Active substances: Amoxicillin (in the form of amoxicillin trihydrate) 200 mg, Clavulanic acid (in the form of potassium clavulanate) 50 mg, Prednisolone 10 mg
Excipients: Silicon dioxide (Syloid AL-IFP), soft white paraffin, light liquid paraffin

THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS (by target species)

Dairymed is indicated for the treatment of mastitis in cows. This is a drug with a broad spectrum of bactericidal action against the bacteria frequently responsible for the occurrence of mastitis. Prednisolone possesses properties anti-inflammatory, reduces edema and inflammation during mastitis, without affecting the leukocyte response to infections.
The drug is indicated for the treatment of clinical mastitis caused by the following pathogens:
- Staphylococcus spp. (including beta-lactamase-producing strains).
- Streptococcus spp. (including S. agalactiae, S. dysgalactiae and S. uberis).
- Escherichia coli (including beta-lactamase-producing strains).

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not use in cases of animal hypersensitivity to beta-lactam antibiotics.
It is not used in the treatment of mastitis caused by Pseudomonas spp.

SIDE EFFECTS

An allergic reaction is possible. If you notice any adverse reactions, even those not included in this leaflet, or you think that the medicine has not had an effect, please inform your veterinarian.

TARGET SPECIES

Cattle (lactating cows)

DOSAGE FOR EACH SPECIES, ROUTE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION

Intramammary administration.
Dairymed is administered intramammarily to lactating cows in the following way: 1 syringe in each quarter of the udder at every 12 hours, 3 times. The syringe should only be used once.

RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CORRECT ADMINISTRATION

The drug is administered after milking. It is necessary that the nipple is cleaned and disinfected after milking. The tip of the syringe will be inserted into the nipple canal and the plunger of the syringe will be pressed gently and with pressure constant, until the complete evacuation of the suspension. At the next milking, the milk from the quarter of the treated udder will not be consumed.

WAITING PERIOD

Meat and offal: 7 days
Milk: 84 hours

SPECIAL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25° C. Store in the original packaging.

SPECIAL WARNINGS

Special precautions for use: Special precautions for use in animals

• The veterinary medicinal product should only be used for the treatment of clinical mastitis.

• The use of the drug should be based on local (regional, farm-level) epidemiological information with on the susceptibility of the target bacteria, taking into account official local regulations for use antimicrobial drugs.

• The veterinary medicinal product must be used based on the antibiogram.

• Avoid using the drug in herds where beta-producing staphylococcal strains have not been isolated lactamase.

• Veterinarians should monitor the use of narrow-spectrum antibiotics, if any possible.

• Improper use of the product may increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to beta-lactams and may reduce the effectiveness of treatment with beta-lactam antibiotics due to the potential for resistance crossed.

Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals

• Penicillins and cephalosporins can cause an allergic reaction after parenteral administration, inhalation, ingestion or contact with the skin.

• Hypersensitivity to penicillins can cause cross-reactions to cephalosporins and allergic reactions they can sometimes be serious.

• People with known hypersensitivity to penicillins and cephalosporins should avoid contact with the medicinal product vet.

• The drug must be handled with great care, using all recommended protective measures.

• If allergic symptoms such as rashes occur, seek medical advice immediately. Swelling of the face, lips and eyes, difficulty in breathing are more serious symptoms and require emergency medical intervention.

• Wash your hands after using this veterinary medicinal product.

Pregnancy: Can be used during pregnancy.
Interactions with other drugs and other forms of interaction: None known.
Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidote): No adverse reactions to accidental overdose have been reported.
Incompatibilities: None known.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF UNUSED VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCTS OR WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCTS

Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste from the use of such products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.