Description:
Oxytetracycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and acts bacteriostatic against many 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.
One injection acts for two days.
Indications:
Arthritis, gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by oxytetracycline sensitive micro-
organisms, like Bordetella,Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. Coli,Haemophilus, Mycoplasma,Pasteurella,
Rickettia, 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 penicllines, 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:
General: 1 ml per 10 kg body weight.
This dosage can be repeated after 48 hours when necessary.
Do not administer more than 20 ml in cattle, more than 10 ml in swine and more than 5 ml in calves, goats
and sheep per injection site.
Withdrawal times:
- For meat : 28 days.
- For milk: 7 days.
Storage:
Store in a dry & dark place below 30C.
Warning:
Keep out of reach of children
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