KPI Oxillin 25% powder(100 gram)
Powder for oral administration
Composition:
Contains per gram powder:
Oxytetracycline hydrochloride ………………………………..250 mg.
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, Hemophilus, 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, Hemophilus, 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 penicillin, cephalosporins, 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 1 g per 50 – 100 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days.
Poultry and swine: 1 kg per 5000 liters of drinking water for 3 – 5 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs, and kids only.
Withdrawal PERIOD:
– For meat:
Calves, goats, sheep, and swine: 8 days.
Poultry: 6 days.
STORAGE: Store below 30°C, in a dry place, and protect from light.