Product Description
20% OXYTETRACYCLINE INJECTION
COMPOSITION:
Each ml contains:
oxytetracycline ........................................200mg
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.
INDICATIONS:
Arthritis, gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by oxytetracycline
sensitive micro-organisms, like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli,
Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus
and Streptococcus spp., in calves, goats, sheep and swine.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
Administration to animals with a serious impaired renal and/or liver function.
Concurrent administration with 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.
ADMINISTRATION:
For intramuscular and subcutaneous route.
DOSAGE:
Horse and cattle: 2.5-5ml per 200kg b.w
Sheep, goat, pig: 0.25ml/10kg b.w
Dog, cat, piglet and lamb: 0.25-0.5ml/10kg b.w
Poultry: 0.25ml per hen
Repeat treatment for1-3 days
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD:
Meat 14days, milk 3days.
STORAGE:
store in a dry cool place and protect from light.
FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY
Keep out reach of children