# Gardplus (Cefoperazone + Sulbactam) Dose for Cattle: Strengths & Dose Calculator

> Gardplus is a cefoperazone + sulbactam injection from Virbac India; each 4500 mg vial contains cefoperazone sodium 3000 mg and sulbactam sodium 1500 mg, with 20 mL of sterile water for injection…

- Source page: https://wevet.in/vet-products/gardplus-cefoperazone-sulbactam/
- Type: Vet product
- Publisher: WeVet
- Updated: 2026-11-02
- Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc. (2026-11-02)
- Audience: veterinarians and veterinary students

Gardplus is a cefoperazone + sulbactam injection from Virbac India; each 4500 mg vial contains cefoperazone sodium 3000 mg and sulbactam sodium 1500 mg, with 20 mL of sterile water for injection in the pack [1]. The dose is 5–10 mg cefoperazone per kg body weight by IM or IV route [1].

- Brand: Gardplus
- Contains: Cefoperazone + Sulbactam
- Company: Virbac India
- Label species: Cattle
- Data from: India

## Strengths

- Gardplus 4500 mg vial: Cefoperazone 3000 mg per vial (verified, [1]); Sulbactam 1500 mg per vial (verified, [1])

## Dose by species

| Species | Use | Dose | Route | How often | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | Bacterial infections (Gram-positive and Gram-negative) (Dose is mg of cefoperazone per kg.) | 5–10 mg/kg [1] | IM or IV | Not stated on the page | Label |

## Label directions

- 5–10 mg cefoperazone per kg body weight by IM or IV route [1].
- The pack also contains one unit of sterile water for injection, 20 mL [1].

## Warnings and precautions

- Hypersensitivity reactions have occurred with cephalosporins, with cross-reactivity to penicillin allergies possible [2].


Interactive dose calculator (strength prefilled only when confirmed): use the page link above.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is in Gardplus injection?

Each 4500 mg vial contains cefoperazone sodium 3000 mg and sulbactam sodium 1500 mg [1].

### What is the Gardplus dose for cattle?

5–10 mg of cefoperazone per kg body weight by IM or IV route [1].

## References

[1] GARDPLUS® Injection — Virbac India (official product page) (2026). https://in.virbac.com/home/cattle/products/antibiotics/gardplus-injection
[2] Cephalosporins and Cephamycins Use in Animals — Merck Veterinary Manual (2025). https://merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/antibacterial-agents/cephalosporins-and-cephamycins-use-in-animals
[3] Cefoperazone — Summary report (Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products) — European Medicines Agency. https://ema.europa.eu/en/documents/mrl-report/cefoperazone-summary-report-1-committee-veterinary-medicinal-products_en.pdf
[4] Beta-lactam Antimicrobial Use in Animals — Merck Veterinary Manual (2025). https://www.merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/antibacterial-agents/beta-lactam-antimicrobial-use-in-animals

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