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The Importance of using *Mictol Safely....
Health Canada and Elanco Animal Health have identified a risk of potential outcomes upon accidental injection of *Micotil. Since the approval of this drug in 1992 there have been reported cases to the Canadian Poison Control Centers of adverse human reactions to *Micotil. The route of exposure in the majority of cases is by accidental puncture/scratch/injection. *Micotil is a veterinary antibiotic with cardiotoxic side effects. In cases of human exposure, it requires constant cardiovascular system monitoring. Accidental puncture of less than 1 ml usually results in nothing more than edema and/or pain at the site. Higher doses can result in fatalities. In Canada, none of these reports were serious; however, in the U.S., accidental injection of a full dose for cattle has been associated with fatalities.
PROPER INJECTABLE HANDLING PROCEDURES
1. store in a safe location
2. read, understand and follow the label
3. for subcutaneous use in cattle
4. use a 1/2" to 5/8" 18-16 gauge needle
5. use a protective cover until ready to use
6. never carry loaded syringe in pocket or clothing
7. wash hands with soap and water after handling
PROPER ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES
1. properly restrain animal prior to injection
2. with a single hand on the syringe, insert the needle subcutaneously, at a top-down angle - avoiding the underlying muscle
3. administer a single dose of 1.5 ml *Micotil per 100 lbs body weight
4. ensure proper disposal of needles/syringes
In any case of drug reactions or human exposure it should be reported to Elanco Animal Health 1-800-265-5475
Health Canada and Elanco Animal Health have identified a risk of potential outcomes upon accidental injection of *Micotil. Since the approval of this drug in 1992 there have been reported cases to the Canadian Poison Control Centers of adverse human reactions to *Micotil. The route of exposure in the majority of cases is by accidental puncture/scratch/injection. *Micotil is a veterinary antibiotic with cardiotoxic side effects. In cases of human exposure, it requires constant cardiovascular system monitoring. Accidental puncture of less than 1 ml usually results in nothing more than edema and/or pain at the site. Higher doses can result in fatalities. In Canada, none of these reports were serious; however, in the U.S., accidental injection of a full dose for cattle has been associated with fatalities.
PROPER INJECTABLE HANDLING PROCEDURES
1. store in a safe location
2. read, understand and follow the label
3. for subcutaneous use in cattle
4. use a 1/2" to 5/8" 18-16 gauge needle
5. use a protective cover until ready to use
6. never carry loaded syringe in pocket or clothing
7. wash hands with soap and water after handling
PROPER ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES
1. properly restrain animal prior to injection
2. with a single hand on the syringe, insert the needle subcutaneously, at a top-down angle - avoiding the underlying muscle
3. administer a single dose of 1.5 ml *Micotil per 100 lbs body weight
4. ensure proper disposal of needles/syringes
In any case of drug reactions or human exposure it should be reported to Elanco Animal Health 1-800-265-5475