Increxxa (Tulathromycin) Injectable Solution - Respiratory Protection for Livestock

Respiratory Antibiotic Protection for Cattle, Swine, Sheep

Product Description

Increxxa Tulathromycin Injectable Solution is a long lasting macrolide antibiotic made for use in cattle, swine, and sheep. It is used to treat and help control respiratory illnesses and certain bacterial infections, including BRD, SRD, IBK, and foot rot, when caused by the pathogens listed on the label. The one dose treatment plan makes it easier to manage disease effectively in livestock operations.
Please note that the product will arrive in a Hardy Paw Pharmacy vial; manufacturer packaging is shown for reference.

Benefits

• Single Dose Treatment: Given one time at a dose of 2.5 mg for every kilogram of body weight to ensure complete treatment coverage.
• Wide Respiratory Protection: Used against the main pathogens that cause BRD and SRD, including Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida.
• Fast Absorption: Reaches peak levels in the bloodstream within about 15 minutes after it is given to cattle and sheep.
• Strong Results in Field Studies: In controlled trials, it showed much higher cure rates compared to animals treated with saline.
• Deep Tissue Penetration: Spreads widely into lung tissue, helping maintain long lasting antimicrobial activity. Contains Tulathromycin 100 mg per mL.

Variants

Increxxa (Tulathromycin) Injectable Solution is available in the following sizes:

• 100 mL
• 250 mL
• 500 mL

Ingredients

Active Ingredient

Tulathromycin 100 mg per mL

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Cattle Subcutaneous Dose: 2.5 mg per kg body weight

Swine Intramuscular Dose: 2.5 mg per kg body weight

Sheep Intramuscular Dose: 2.5 mg per kg body weight
0.25 mL per 10 kg body weight as a single dose.

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Single Dose Regimen: Administer one dose at 2.5 mg per kg body weight only.
• Cattle Route: Inject subcutaneously in the neck using proper restraint and sterile technique.
• Swine Administration: Give the injection into the muscle of the neck and make sure not to use more than 2.5 mL at any one injection site.
• Sheep Administration: Inject into the muscle of the neck, carefully calculating the dose based on the animal’s exact body weight.
• Injection Limits: In cattle, do not inject more than 10 mL in a single spot.
• Automatic Syringe Use: It is recommended to use an automatic dosing syringe to limit how often the vial stopper is punctured.
• Prescription Requirement: This product is for veterinary use only and should be given under the direction 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

• Hypersensitivity Risk: Do not use in animals previously hypersensitive to macrolide antibiotics.
• Age Restrictions: Safety not established in pigs under four weeks or sheep under six weeks.
• Dairy Limitation: Do not use in dairy cows twenty months of age or older.
• Withdrawal Periods: Observe slaughter withdrawal times of 44 days for cattle, 8 days for swine, and 16 days for sheep.
• Reproductive Safety: Effects on reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined.

Possible Side Effects

• Anaphylactic Reactions: Rare severe allergic reactions, including fatal outcomes, have been reported.
• Injection Reactions: Local swelling and tissue discoloration may occur at injection sites.
• Transient Salivation: Temporary hypersalivation observed in some treated calves during field studies.
• Injection Pain: Brief discomfort or pain may occur following intramuscular administration.

Storage Information

• Temperature Range: Store between 15°C and 25°C under controlled room temperature conditions.
• Post Opening Use: Use contents within 28 days after first vial puncture.
• Child Safety: Keep out of reach of children at all times.

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 Increxxa used to treat in livestock?

Ans: Increxxa is indicated for bovine respiratory disease in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle, swine respiratory disease in pigs, infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis, bovine foot rot, and ovine foot rot associated with labeled pathogens, including Mannheimia haemolytica and Dichelobacter nodosus.

Q2: What is the recommended dosage of Increxxa for cattle, swine, and sheep?

Ans: The manufacturer recommends a single dose of 2.5 mg per kg body weight. In cattle, it is given subcutaneously in the neck, while in swine and sheep, it is administered intramuscularly in the neck using accurate weight-based dosing.

Q3: How long is the withdrawal period after treatment with Increxxa?

Ans: Treated cattle must not be slaughtered for at least 44 days, swine for 8 days, and sheep for 16 days after the latest treatment. The product must not be used in dairy cows 20 months of age or older.

Q4: How quickly does Increxxa begin working after administration?

Ans: Tulathromycin is rapidly absorbed after administration, with peak plasma concentrations typically occurring within approximately 15 minutes in cattle and sheep. It distributes extensively into lung tissue, supporting its use in respiratory infections.

Q5: Are there any known side effects of Increxxa?

Ans: Reported adverse reactions include rare anaphylactic-type reactions that may be fatal, injection site swelling, and transient hypersalivation in calves. Sheep may experience injection site pain. Most injection-related reactions have been described as transient.