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Qivitan LC 75 mg Intramammary Ointment for Lactating Cows

Active ingredient: Cefquinome

Form

Cream

Species

Cattle

Manufacturer

Industrial Veterinaria SA

VMD MA No.

36547/3010

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...

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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1

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Clinical information

Qivitan LC 75 mg Intramammary Ointment 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 content 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 remove the cap from the nozzle without
touching the nozzle with the fingers. 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, other ß-lactam
antibiotics or to any of the excipients.

Cattle (lactating cows):
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated,
including isolated reports):
Anaphylactic-type reaction
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.

Use of the veterinary medicinal product deviating from the instructions given in the SPC
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.

None known.

Do not store above 25 °C.

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