Draxxin 100 mg/ml Injectable Solution – Tulathromycin Antibiotic for Cattle, Pigs & Sheep (250ml)

Draxxin 100 mg/ml – Tulathromycin Injectable Antibiotic Solution (250ml)

Draxxin is a clear, ready-to-use injectable solution containing 100 mg/ml of tulathromycin, a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic of the triamilide subclass. This 250ml vial is the ideal choice for larger herds and operations requiring extended treatment coverage. Draxxin delivers a convenient single-dose treatment with long-lasting action for up to 7–14 days, reducing handling stress, labour costs, and the need for repeated injections.

Indications by Species

Cattle:
Draxxin is indicated for the treatment and metaphylaxis of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis sensitive to tulathromycin. It is also used for the treatment of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK/pinkeye) associated with Moraxella bovis, and foot rot (interdigital necrobacillosis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Porphyromonas levii.

The presence of the disease in the herd should be established before metaphylactic treatment is initiated. Draxxin can be used to treat diseased animals and clinically healthy animals in close contact, helping to prevent further spread of BRD.

Pigs (Swine):
Indicated for the treatment and metaphylaxis of swine respiratory disease (SRD) associated with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, Haemophilus parasuis, and Bordetella bronchiseptica sensitive to tulathromycin. Metaphylactic treatment should only be initiated when SRD has been established in the herd and pigs are expected to develop the disease within 2–3 days.

Sheep:
Indicated for the treatment of the early stages of infectious pododermatitis (foot rot) associated with virulent Dichelobacter nodosus requiring systemic treatment. Draxxin shows best results when administered early; limited efficacy has been observed in sheep with severe or chronic foot rot. Antibiotic treatment of benign foot rot is not considered appropriate.

Dosage and Administration

A single injection of 2.5 mg tulathromycin per kg body weight (equivalent to 1 ml per 40 kg body weight) is recommended for all target species:

• Cattle: Administer by subcutaneous injection in the neck. For animals over 300 kg, divide the dose so that no more than 7.5 ml is injected at any one site.
• Pigs: Administer by intramuscular injection in the neck. For pigs over 80 kg, divide the dose so that no more than 2 ml is injected at any one site.
• Sheep: Administer by intramuscular injection in the neck.

Treat animals in the early stages of disease and evaluate the response within 48 hours after injection. If clinical signs persist or worsen, or if relapse occurs, consult a veterinarian for alternative treatment options.

Key Benefits

• Single-dose convenience: One injection provides a full course of therapy for up to 7–14 days of treatment and control.
• Broad-spectrum efficacy: Targets the major bacterial pathogens responsible for BRD, SRD, IBK, and foot rot across cattle, pigs, and sheep.
• Rapid lung penetration: Tulathromycin is quickly distributed to the lungs and site of infection for fast-acting relief.
• Reduced handling stress: Eliminates repeat injections, lowering labour costs and minimising animal stress.
• Cost-effective 250ml size: Designed for larger operations treating multiple animals — better value per ml compared to smaller vials.

Contraindications and Safety Information

• Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to macrolide antibiotics.
• Avoid simultaneous use with other macrolides or lincosamides.
• Do not mix with other veterinary medicinal products without compatibility studies.
• Do not use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption.
• Do not use in pregnant animals intended to produce milk for human consumption within 2 months of expected parturition.
• Follow all applicable withdrawal periods for meat and offal as specified for each species in your region.
• Transient injection site reactions (swelling, discomfort) may occur in cattle and typically resolve within 30 days.

Please consult a veterinarian and refer to the product label for complete contraindications, warnings, and withdrawal periods specific to your region.

Storage

No special temperature precautions required. Shelf life after first opening: 28 days. Keep out of reach of children. Dispose of any unused product or waste materials in accordance with local requirements.

Related Products

Need a smaller quantity? See our Draxxin 100mg/ml (100ml) for Cattle, Pigs & Sheep. For a lower-concentration option specifically for pigs, see Draxxin 25mg/ml for Swine (100ml).