Draxxin (tulathromycin) Injection 100mg/ml

Long Acting Respiratory Treatment for Beef and Dairy Cattle

Product Description

DRAXXIN Injectable Solution is a long-acting antibiotic formulated for beef cattle, non-lactating dairy cattle, and calves. It contains tulathromycin, a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bovine respiratory disease, pinkeye, and bovine foot rot. A single subcutaneous dose provides extended therapeutic activity, helping reduce treatment stress while delivering reliable disease control in cattle populations.

Benefits

• Broad Disease Coverage: Treats bovine respiratory disease, pinkeye, and foot rot caused by multiple clinically significant bacterial pathogens.
• Single Dose Therapy: Administered as a one-time subcutaneous injection, reducing repeated handling and stress in cattle.
• Proven BRD Control: Approved for both treatment and control of respiratory disease in cattle at high risk.
• Lower Treatment Losses: Field studies show reduced mortality and chronic BRD cases compared to several competing antibiotics.

Variants

• 50 mL Vial
• 100 mL Vial
• 250 mL Vial
• 500 mL Vial

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Tulathromycin

Inactive Ingredients

Propylene glycol, citric acid, monothioglycerol, sodium hydroxide, or hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment.

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Single Dose Labeling: Is approved as a one-time subcutaneous dose for labeled cattle respiratory and bacterial infections.
• Labeled Dosage Rate: Is labeled at 2.5 mg per kg body weight, equivalent to 1.1 mL per 100 pounds.
• Injection Volume Limit: Labeling specifies no more than 10 mL per injection site to reduce local tissue reactions.
• Veterinary Prescription Only: Federal law restricts this product to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Reproductive Safety: Effects on pregnancy, lactation, and reproductive performance in cattle have not been fully determined.
• Injection Reactions: Subcutaneous use may cause temporary injection site swelling and possible trim loss at slaughter.
• Dairy Restrictions: Not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older.

Possible Side Effects

• Hypersensitivity Risk: Should not be used in animals previously found to be sensitive to tulathromycin.
• Transient Salivation: Temporary hypersalivation has been reported in rare post-treatment field observations.
• Post Approval Events: Reported events include lethargy, anorexia, lameness, injection site swelling, and rare mortality.

Storage Information

• Controlled Temperature: Should be stored between 20°C and 25°C with allowed excursions per labeled conditions.
• Animal Use Only: Labeled for veterinary use only and must be kept out of reach of children.

Shipping & Return

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For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What conditions is DRAXXIN Injectable Solution approved to treat?

Ans: DRAXXIN Injectable Solution is FDA approved for treating bovine respiratory disease, infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis or pinkeye, and bovine foot rot in beef cattle, non lactating dairy cattle, and veal calves when associated with specific labeled bacterial pathogens.

Q2: Is DRAXXIN used for both treatment and prevention of respiratory disease?

Ans: DRAXXIN is labeled for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease and for the control of respiratory disease in cattle considered at high risk of developing BRD caused by specific bacteria, as outlined in FDA-approved manufacturer labeling.

Q3: How is DRAXXIN typically administered in cattle?

Ans: According to manufacturer labeling, DRAXXIN is approved as a single dose subcutaneous injectable solution administered in the neck, with dosing based on body weight and specific volume limits per injection site under veterinary supervision.

Q4: Can DRAXXIN be used in lactating dairy cows?

Ans: DRAXXIN is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older and is labeled for use only in beef cattle, non-lactating dairy cattle, and veal calves as specified by the manufacturer.

Q5: Does DRAXXIN require a veterinary prescription?

Ans: Yes, federal law restricts DRAXXIN Injectable Solution to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian, reflecting its prescription only status and the need for professional veterinary oversight during treatment decisions.