OKSYTETRACYKLINA VETOS-FARMA, 0,05 g / g
Description
powder for oral solution for pigs, cattle, turkeys and hens
Name of the veterinary medicinal product:
Vetos-Farma Oxytetracycline, 0,05 g / g, powder for oral solution for pigs, cattle, turkeys and hens.
Content of the active substance (s) and other substances:
Oxytetracycline hydrochloride – 0,05 g / g.
Medical indications:
Oxytetracyklina Vetos-Farma is intended for pigs, calves, chickens and turkeys (excluding laying eggs) in bacterial diseases of the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, bladder, umbilical cord infections caused by oxytetracycline-sensitive microorganisms. Oxytetracycline is the first-line drug in the treatment of diseases such as Lyme disease and rickettsiasis.
Contraindications:
Do not use in cattle with developed preterophagic function. Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to tetracyclines, and in the case of kidney failure and liver.
Side effects:
Use of the product for a long period of time may lead to gastrointestinal disturbances and intestinal flora (secondary infections). Oxytetracycline may experience photosensitivity, hypersensitivity, hepatotoxicity and haematological effects, however, rare. Tetracyclines are deposited in deciduous and permanent teeth, causing their discoloration, enamel retardation and poor mineralization. Tetracyclines may inhibit the development of the fetal skeleton. High doses or long-term administration may delay bone growth and healing processes in young animals. If you experience side effects after the administration of this product or notice any alarming symptoms not mentioned in the leaflet (including human symptoms due to contact with the drug), please inform the responsible veterinarian, responsible entity or the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products. The application form should be downloaded from the website http://www.urpl.gov.pl (Division of Veterinary Medicinal Products).
Target species:
Cattle (calf), pig, chicken, turkey.
Dosage for each species, route (s) and route of administration:
In calves and pigs, the recommended dose is 10–30 mg of oxytetracycline hydrochloride per kg of body weight per day (corresponding to 200–600 mg of product per kg of body weight) for 3–5 days. The recommended dose should be divided into two parts. In chickens and turkeys, the recommended dose is 10–25 mg of oxytetracycline hydrochloride per kg of body weight per day (equivalent to 200–500 mg per kg body weight) for 3–5 days. The product should be administered in the drinking water. Every day you need to prepare a fresh solution. In order to avoid incorrect dosing, the body weight of treated animals should be estimated as accurately as possible. Fluid consumption depends on many factors, including the age, clinical condition of the animal, environmental conditions. In order to ensure the correct dosage, the intake of fluids should be monitored and the concentration of the medicinal solution adjusted accordingly. If this is not possible, use another veterinary medicinal product.
The amount of product needed to heal the flock can be calculated using the following formula:
Recommendations for correct administration:
Use according to the information provided in the label leaflet. Grace period: Edible tissues: pig, cattle (calf), turkey, hen – 21 days. The product is not approved for use in birds producing eggs for human consumption.
Special precautions for storage:
Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Store at a temperature below 25°C. Protect from light. Do not use the veterinary medicinal product after the expiry date stated on the labeling-leaflet. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Shelf life after first opening the container: 30 days. Shelf life after reconstitution according to directions: 24 hours.
Other information:
A PA / PE bag containing 100 g or 1000 g of product.