Animal Oxytetracycline Powder 10%

Oxytetracycline Powder

Terramycin is effective against someprotozoa. Terramycin Powder is indicated for prevention and treatment of infections caused by bacterial and Mycoplasma organisms in poultry i.e CRD, sinusitis, infectious coryza, pneumonia Blue comb & synovitis. Oxytetracycline Powder usually used in calves, goats, poultry, sheep and swine.Cattle. Oxytetracycline Powder withdrawal times for meat should over 8 days.

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. Animal Terramycin is mainly excreted in urine and to a lesser degree in bile and in lactating animals in milk.

Composition

Contains per gram powder:

Oxytetracycline hydrochloride 200 mg.

Carrier ad. 1 g.

Oxytetracycline Powder for Poultry 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.

Animal Terramycin Powder 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.

Dosage

For oral administration:

Calves, goats and sheep : Twice daily 1 g per 10 - 20 kg body weight for 3 - 5 days.

Poultry and swine : 1 kg per 1000 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.

Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.

Withdrawal times

- For meat:

Calves, goats, sheep and swine : 8 days.

Poultry : 6 days.

Warning

Keep out of reach of children.

Packing

Sachet of 100 g and jar of 500 and 1000 g.