Marcfur Injection is a high-performance, broad-spectrum antibiotic formulated with Ceftiofur Sodium, designed for rapid, safe, and effective treatment of bacterial infections in large and small animals. Its sterile powder form ensures long shelf life, high potency, and easy reconstitution.
🧬 🔬 Core Ingredients
- Ceftiofur Sodium (Sterile Powder) – A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic resistant to β-lactamase enzymes, effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
⚙️ How Marcfur Injection Works
- Marcfur works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial death.
- Broad-spectrum action: Effective against Pasteurella multocida, Mannheimia haemolytica, E. coli, Salmonella spp., Fusobacterium necrophorum, and Streptococcus spp.
- Long-acting: Maintains therapeutic plasma levels with once-daily dosing, improving compliance and treatment outcomes.
- Versatile: Effective in respiratory, urinary, joint, bone, uterine, and systemic infections.
🐄 Veterinary Applications
Marcfur Injection is commonly used for:
- Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD)
- Post-calving metritis in cows
- Foot rot in sheep and cattle
- Post-surgical and wound infections
- Swine bacterial respiratory infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Joint and bone infections (arthritis, lameness)
- Septicemia and systemic infections in calves or kids
⭐ ✅ Key Benefits
- Rapid action against respiratory and systemic infections
- Beta-lactamase-resistant cephalosporin for broader coverage
- Convenient once-daily dosing
- Safe for pregnant and lactating animals (under vet supervision)
- Minimal resistance development when used correctly
- Sterile powder form ensures long-term stability
💊 Dosage & Administration
- Route: Intramuscular (IM) or slow IV (if prescribed by vet)
- Dosage: As directed by a registered veterinarian
- Frequency: Usually once daily, depending on infection severity
- Maintain strict aseptic technique during preparation and injection
⚠️ Precautions & Safety Guidelines
- Do not use in animals allergic to β-lactam antibiotics
- Avoid mixing with other injectables unless instructed
- Observe milk and meat withdrawal periods
- Monitor animals post-injection for hypersensitivity reactions
- Use only under veterinary supervision
🚨 Possible Side Effects
- Mild swelling or pain at injection site
- Temporary loss of appetite or drowsiness
- Rare allergic reactions: rash, fever, restlessness
- Severe cases: anaphylaxis requiring emergency vet care
- Discontinue use if adverse effects occur and seek veterinary advice immediately.
🧊 Storage Instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C
- Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
- Use aseptic technique when reconstituting
- Use immediately after reconstitution or discard unused solution
- Keep out of reach of children and unauthorized personnel
