ReCovr Injection for Horses and Cattle

ReCovr Injection for Horses and Cattle is used in conditions in which antihistamine therapy may be expected to lead in alleviation of some signs of disease. Not for use in beef calves less than 2 months of age, dairy calves, and veal calves.

Applications involving Histamine Toxemias:

• Pneumonia
• Mastitis
• Septic Metritis
• Retained Placenta
• Milk Fever
• Grass Tetany
• Displaced Abomasum
• Bloat
• Grain Overload
• Toxic Indigestion
• Intestinal Obstruction
• Colic
• Second Degree Burns
• Shipping Fever

Applications Involving Allergic Reactions:

Dosage and Administration

Horses

Administer intramuscularly only at a dose of 0.5 mg per lb of body weight (2.5 mL for each 100 lbs of body weight). This dose may be repeated in 6-12 hours if necessary.

Cattle

Administer intravenously or intramuscularly at a dose of 0.5 mg per lb of body weight (2.5 mL for each 100 lbs of body weight). This dose may be repeated in 6-12 hours if necessary. The intravenous route of administration may provide a more rapid onset of action. Use aseptic technique to administer Re-Covr (tripelennamine hydrochloride injection).

Warm the solution to near body temperature prior to administration. Intramuscular injection should be made into the heavy musculature of the hind leg or cervical area.
While venomous snake bites have been treated with antihistaminic drugs, other conjunctive therapy is required because of toxic reactions associated with the protein complex of venom.

Do not puncture the stopper more than 30 times, use within the 24-month product expiration.

Warnings and Precautions

Withdrawal Periods and Residue Warnings

Cattle

Milk taken during treatment and for 24 hours after the last treatment must not be used for human consumption. Cattle must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 4 days following the last treatment with this drug product. Not for use in beef calves less than 2 months of age, dairy calves, and veal calves. A withdraw period has not been established in the pre-ruminating calves.

Storage

Store at 20ºC to 25ºC (68ºF-77ºF), excursions permitted between 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF and 86ºF). Keep from freezing. Protect from light.

Cattle: Administer intravenously or intramuscularly at a dose of 0.5 mg per lb. of body weight (2.5 mL for each 100 lbs. of body weight). This dose may be repeated in 6-12 hours if necessary. The intravenous route of administration may provide a more rapid onset of action. Use aseptic technique to administer ReCovr (tripelennamine hydrochloride injection).

 Recovr injection for horses and cattle dosage