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Cobactan MC Intramammary Ointment 75 mg for Lactating Cows

Active ingredient: Cefquinome

Form

Intramammary

Species

Cattle

Manufacturer

Intervet International B.V.

VMD MA No.

06376/4129

What it's used for

For the treatment of subclinical mastitis at drying off and the prevention of new bacterial infections of the udder during the dry period in the dairy cow...

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Clinical information

Cobactan MC Intramammary Ointment 75 mg for Lactating Cows — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

For the treatment of subclinical mastitis at drying off and the prevention of new bacterial
infections of the udder during the dry period in the dairy cow caused by the following
cefquinome susceptible organisms:
Streptococcus agalactiae, Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase negative staphylococci.

The contents of one syringe should be infused gently into the teat of the infected
quarter every 12 hours after each of three successive milkings.
Milk out the affected quarter(s). After thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the teat
and teat orifice with the cleaning towel provided, gently infuse the contents of one
syringe into each affected quarter. Disperse the product by gentle massage of the
teat and udder of the affected animal.
The syringe must only be used once. Partly used syringes should be discarded.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics and other beta-
lactam antibiotics.
Do not use the cleaning towel if lesions are present on the teat.

Cattle (lactating cows):
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated reports):
Anaphylaxis
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details.

None.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Use of the veterinary medicinal product should be based on identification and
susceptibility testing of the target pathogen(s) and take into account official and local
antimicrobial policies. Inappropriate use of the veterinary medicinal product may
increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to cefquinome and may decrease the
effectiveness of treatment with cephalosporins, due to the potential for cross-
resistance.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection,
inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to penicillins may lead to cross
sensitivity to cephalosporins and . Allergic reactions to these substances
may occasionally be serious.
Handle this veterinary medicinal product with great care to avoid exposure, taking all
recommended precautions.
People with known hypersensitivity to penicillins and cephalosporins should avoid
contact with the veterinary medicinal product.
If you develop symptoms following exposure, such as a skin rash, seek medical advice
immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician. Swelling of the
face, lips and eyes or difficulty breathing are more serious symptoms and require
urgent medical attention.
Wash hands after using the cleaning towels and wear protective gloves if skin
irritation due to isopropyl alcohol is known or suspected.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

It is known that a cross sensitivity to cephalosporins exists for bacteria sensitive to the
cephalosporin group.

Do not store above 25 °C.

Meat and offal: 4 days.
Milk: 5 days (120 hours).
4.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.