Resflor Gold (300 mg/ml)

Advanced BRD Treatment for Beef Cattle

Product Description

Resflor GOLD® is a sterile injectable solution formulated for beef and non-lactating dairy cattle to treat bovine respiratory disease and control associated fever. It combines florfenicol, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, with flunixin meglumine, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, for single-dose therapy. Approved under NADA 141 299 and administered subcutaneously in the neck only.

Benefits

• Dual Action Therapy: This treatment combines the antibiotic florfenicol with the anti-inflammatory drug flunixin to provide complete support for bovine respiratory disease and help control fever.
• Single Dose Convenience: It is given as a one-time subcutaneous injection at a dose of 6 mL per 100 pounds of body weight.
• Broad Spectrum Coverage: It is effective against key BRD pathogens, including M. haemolytica, P. multocida, H. somni, and M. bovis.
• Proven Clinical Efficacy: Clinical studies have shown a statistically significant improvement in treatment success for BRD when compared to a saline control.
• Rapid Fever Reduction: It has been shown to significantly lower rectal temperature within six hours after treatment.

Variants

Resflor GOLD® (300mg/ml) is available in the following sizes:

• 100 mL glass vial
• 250 mL glass vial
• 500 mL glass vial

Ingredients

Composition Table

Other Ingredients:

2-pyrrolidone, malic acid, triacetin.

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Single Administration: Administer once by subcutaneous injection at 6 mL per 100 lb body weight.
• Neck Injection Only: Inject subcutaneously in the neck region; other injection sites have not been evaluated.
• Site Volume Limit: Do not administer more than 10 mL at each injection site.
• Vial Puncture Limit: For the 500 mL vial, avoid puncturing the stopper more than 20 times.
• Prescription Required: Federal law allows this drug to be used only by a licensed veterinarian or under their direct authorization.

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

• NSAID Risks: NSAIDs that block cyclo-oxygenase may be linked to side effects involving the stomach and intestines, kidneys, or liver.
• High Risk Animals: Animals that are dehydrated or have kidney, heart, or liver problems should be monitored closely while receiving this medication.
• Drug Interactions: Do not use this product at the same time as other NSAIDs or corticosteroids unless the animal is under careful veterinary supervision.
• Breeding Restriction: This product should not be used in animals that are intended for breeding.
• Reproductive Effects: The impact of this medication on cattle fertility, pregnancy, and milk production has not been established.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Changes: Some animals may temporarily lose their appetite, have diarrhea, or drink less water than usual.
• Injection Site Swelling: Swelling at the injection site can occur, along with short-term local tissue reactions.
• Anaphylactic Reactions: In rare cases, cattle have experienced severe allergic-type reactions. Some of these cases have been fatal.
• Systemic Effects: Effects linked to NSAIDs have been reported and may affect the kidneys, blood, nervous system, skin, or liver.

Storage Information

• Temperature Limit: Do not store above 30°C or 86°F.
• Use Timeline: Use within 28 days of first vial puncture.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

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 is Resflor GOLD® used for in cattle?

Ans: Resflor GOLD® is used to treat bovine respiratory disease caused by Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis. It is also approved to help control fever linked to BRD in beef cattle and non-lactating dairy cattle.

Q2: How is Resflor GOLD® administered?

Ans: Resflor GOLD® is administered once by subcutaneous injection at a dose of 6 mL per 100 lb body weight. It must be injected only in the neck, and no more than 10 mL should be given at each injection site.

Q3: What is the slaughter withdrawal period for Resflor GOLD®?

Ans: Cattle treated with Resflor GOLD® must not be sent for slaughter for human consumption until at least 38 days after treatment and this treatment is not approved for use in female dairy cattle of age 20 months or older.

Q4: Can Resflor GOLD® be used in breeding or lactating cattle?

Ans: Resflor GOLD® should not be used in animals that are intended for breeding. It is also not approved for female dairy cattle of age 20 months or older, including dry cows, because of concerns about drug residues.

Q5: What are the possible side effects of Resflor GOLD®?

Ans: Reported adverse reactions include transient inappetence, diarrhea, decreased water consumption, and injection site swelling. Rare cases of anaphylactic-like reactions have also been reported in cattle following administration.

Clinical Research:  

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm

https://aabp.org/vendors/resources/Technical%20Bulletin-%20Resflor%20Gold%20vs.%20Baytril-%20California%20Calf%20Ranch.pdf