Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Soluble Powder 10%

Product Description

Composition:
Contains per gram powder:
Oxytetracycline hydrochloride………………………………………………100 mg.
Excipients ad………………………………………………………………………1 g.
Description:
Oxytetracycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and acts bacteriostatic against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bordetella, Bacillus, Corynebacterium, Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. and Mycoplasma, Rickettsia and Chlamydia spp. The mode of action of oxytetracycline is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Oxytetracycline is mainly excreted in urine and to a lesser degree in bile and in lactating animals in milk.
Indications:
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by oxytetracycline sensitive bacteria like Bordetella, Bacillus, Corynebacterium, Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. and Mycoplasma, Rickettsia and Chlamydia spp. in calves, goats, poultry, sheep and swine.
Contra indications:
Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
Administration to animals with an impaired renal and/or hepatic function.
Concurrent administration of penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones and cycloserine.
Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.
Side effects:
Discoloration of teeth in young animals.
Hypersensitivity reactions may occur.
Dosage:
For oral administration:
Calves, goats and sheep: Twice daily 1 g per 5 - 10 kg body weight for 3 - 5 days.
Poultry and swine: 1 kg per 500 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal period:
Meat:
Calves, goats, sheep and swine: 8 days.
Poultry: 6 days.
Storage:
Store below 25ºC, in a cool and dry place, and protect from light.
For Veterinary Use Only
Keep out of reach of children