Compositions:
Contains per ml:
Oxytetracycline hydrochloride ……………………………………………………… 100 mg.
Solvents ad ……………………………………………………………………………… 1 ml.
Description:
Oxytetracycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and acts bacteriostatic against most Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. The action of oxytetracycline is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Oxytetracycline is mainly excreted in urine, for a small part in bile and in lactating animals in milk.
Indications:
Arthritis, gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by Oxytetracycline sensitive micro-organisms, like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Psateurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp., in calves, cattle, goats, sheep and swine.
Contra-indications:
Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal and/or liver function.
Concurrent administration of penicillines, cephalosporines, quinolones and cycloserine.
Side effects:
After intramuscular administration local reactions can occur, which disappear in a few days.
Discoloration of teeth in young animals.
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Dosage:
For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration:
Full-grown animals : 0.5 ml per 10 kg body weight for 3-5 days.
Young animals : 1 ml per 10 kg body weight for 3-5 days.
Withdrawal times:
-For meat : 12 days.
-For milk : 5 days.
Packing:
Vial of 50, 100 ml.
Warning:
Keep out of reach of children.
