Zactran 150mg/ml solution for injection for cattle.
Presentation
Solution for injection containing gamithromycin 150mg/ml. Also contains monothioglycerol 1mg/ml.
Uses
For use in cattle for therapeutic and preventative treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni.
The presence of the disease in the herd should be established before preventative treatment.
Dosage and administration
A single subcutaneous injection of 6 mg gamithromycin/kg bodyweight (equivalent to 1 ml/25 kg bodyweight) in the neck.
For treatment of cattle over 250 kg bodyweight, divide the dose so that no more than 10 ml are injected at one site.
To ensure correct dosage bodyweight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid underdosing.
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
For animal treatment only.
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to macrolide antibiotics or to any of the excipients.
Cross-resistance may occur with other macrolides. Avoid simultaneous administration of antimicrobials with a similar mode of action such as other macrolides or lincosamides.
Use of the product should be based on susceptibility testing and take into account official and local policies on the use of antimicrobials in farm animals.
During clinical trials transient injection site swellings were observed. Visible injection site swellings may develop in up to 45% of treated animals associated with occasional, slight pain evident for one day. The swellings typically resolve within 3 to 14 days but may persist in some animals for up to 35 days after treatment.
Clinical studies have demonstrated the wide margin of safety for gamithromycin injection in cattle. In a young adult cattle study, gamithromycin was administered by subcutaneous injection at 6, 18 and 30 mg/kg (1, 3 and 5 times the recommended dose) and repeated three times at 0, 5 and 10 days (three times the recommended duration of use). Injection site reactions were noted in a dose-related manner.
Based on laboratory animal data, gamithromycin has not produced any evidence of selective developmental or reproductive effects. The safety of gamithromycin during pregnancy and lactation has not been evaluated in cattle. Use only according to the risk/benefit assessment by the responsible veterinarian.
Operator safety
People with known hypersensitivity to the macrolide class of antibiotics should avoid contact with the product.
Gamithromycin may cause irritation to eyes and/or skin.
Avoid contact with skin or eyes. If eye exposure occurs, flush eyes immediately with clean water. If skin exposure occurs, wash the affected area immediately with clean water.
In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or label to the physician.
Wash hands after use.
Withdrawal periods
Meat and offal: 64 days.
Not authorised for use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption.
Do not use in pregnant cows or heifers, which are intended to produce milk for human consumption, within 2 months of expected parturition.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not mix with any other veterinary medicinal product.
This product does not require any special storage conditions.
Once opened, used within 28 days.
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal product should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Legal category
POM-V
Packaging Quantities
50ml glass and 100ml and 250ml polypropylene bottles.
Shipping charges mainland GB zone1
| Value | Weight | Delivery Charge |
| Over £49.00 | Any Weight | FREE |
| Under £49.00 | No weight limit | £4.50 |
| Under £49.00 | Under 250 grams | £3.49 |
Most orders are despatched the same day and standard delivery is 3 to 5 working days from despatch. FAST Expedited options are available at extra cost - these usually arrive in 24-48hrs from dispatch but delays are possible during busy periods.
Postcodes outside of Zone 1 (including some areas within mainland UK) may incur extra carriage charges due to surcharges imposed by the couriers. These will be calculated on the website at the checkout.
NB: Orders placed with faster delivery must be placed before 13:00 to ensure same day dispatch (excluding weekends and bank holidays). Please also check on the product page that the items ordered show 'In Stock' otherwise your order will be delayed until the stock becomes available, which in most cases will only be 24hrs.
Estimated "Usually shipped in" information is shown against most products
Overseas orders
We no longer send goods outside of the UK.
Prescription Items
Prescription items will be sent on receipt of a legally valid signed and dated prescription.
Pick up
We offer a pickup service for orders placed over the phone.
Please ring us on 01833 641112 for more information.
Refrigerated Items
- Refrigerated lines Packaging Cost: Despatched with Woolcool Refrigerated Packaging for £7.50.
- Receipt Required: Someone must be available to receive the delivery. Woolcool packaging is designed for temperature-controlled goods, so parcels cannot be left unattended.
- Immediate Refrigeration: Upon receipt, refrigerate the contents immediately to ensure your food or medicine remains at the correct temperature.
- Failed Delivery Attempts: We are not responsible for the cost of replacements if a delivery attempt fails due to the absence of someone to receive it.
We want you to be completely satisfied with any purchase. If not any item* can be returned to us within 14 days of receipt for exchange or refund Please give us a ring for a returns number on 01833 641112 or alternatively email sales@hyperdrug.co.uk to obtain a returns number.
*Due to legal requirements medicines may not be returned except to correct an error in despatch or in response to an "official recall". If an item is believed to be faulty it should be returned for inspection and it may be necessary to forward it to the manufacturers for testing before replacements or refunds can be authorised. This does not infringe legal rights. Please contact our customer services for a "Returns Number" which must appear on the outside of the package or it will not be accepted. We advise customers to use an insured method of shipping and to retain proof of despatch. We may refuse returns on products specially obtained or manufactured to order. Items must be returned unsoiled and unused and sent adequately packed and carriage paid.
