Pirlimycin (Intramammary) for Cattle
Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Pirlimycin (Intramammary) is used in cattle for Clinical mastitis (gram-positive), Clinical and subclinical mastitis. Routes documented in cattle: INTRAMAMMARY. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Pirlimycin (Intramammary) in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Pirsue
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRAMAMMARY | 50 mg/quarter | q24h per quarter | 2-8 days (per label) | Clinical mastitis (gram-positive) | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
| INTRAMAMMARY | 50 mg per quarter | q24h | 2-8 treatments | Clinical and subclinical mastitis | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 50 mg total (INTRAMAMMARY).
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Mechanism of action
Lincosamide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. Formulated specifically for intramammary infusion.
Side effects & warnings
For treatment of clinical and subclinical mastitis in lactating dairy cattle caused by susceptible staphylococci and streptococci. Observe milk withdrawal period (36 hours). Not for systemic use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with cattle dosing
Why a species-specific page? Pirlimycin (Intramammary) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cattle — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.