Oxytetracycline 20% Injection

Product Description

Composition:

Each ml contains:

Oxytetracycline………………….……….200mg

Solvents ad……………………………………1ml

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, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. in calves, cattle, goats, sheep and swine.

Dosage and Administration:

Administrate by Intramuscular Route according to the following:

Cattle, Calves and Horse: 3-5 ml/100 kg b.w.

Sheep, Goats and Swine: 2-3ml per 50 kg b.w.

Side effects:

After intramuscular administration local reactions can occur, which disappear in a few days.

Discoloration of teeth in young animals.

Withdrawal period:

- For meat: 28 days

- For milk: 7 days

Storage:

Store at room temperature (not exceeding 30℃), protect from light.