Composition:
Contains per gram powder:
Doxycycline hyclate ……..………………………………………………………….. 200mg.
Carrier ad .……………..……………………………………………………………..………..1 g.
Description:
Doxycycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and acts bacteriostatic against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bordetella, Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. Doxycycline is also active against Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Rickettsia spp. The action of doxycycline is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Doxycycline has a great affinity to the lungs and is therefore especially useful for treatment of bacterial respiratory infections.
Indications:
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by doxycycline sensitive micro-organisms like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. in calves, goats, poultry, sheep, and swine.
Contra-indications:
Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired liver function.
Concurrent administration of penicillines, cephalosporines, quinolones and cycloserine.
Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.
Side effects:
Discoloration of teeth in young animals.
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Dosage:
For oral administration:
Calves, goats and sheep: Twice daily 5 g per 200 kg body weight for 3 - 5 days.
Poultry : 1 kg per 2000 - 4000 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal times
- For meat:
Calves, goats and sheep: 14 days.
Swine : 8 days.
Poultry : 7 days.
Warning
Keep out of reach of children.
Packing
Sachet of 100 g and jar of 500 and 1000 g.
