Limoxin Ws
Komposition
Contains per gram powder:1000 mg. Oxytetracycline hydrochloride
Verschreibung
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.Indikation
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.Kontra-Indikationen
Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.Administration to animals with an impaired renal and/or liver function.
Concurrent administration of penicillines, cephalosporines, quinolones and cycloserine.
Administration to animals with an active microbiological digestion.
Nebenwirkungen
Discoloration of teeth in young animals.Hypersensitivity reactions.
Dosierung
For oral administration.Calves, goats and sheep: Twice daily 1 gram per 50-100 kg body weight for 3 - 5 days.
Poultry and swine: 1 kg per 5000 litre drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Rückruf-Zeiten
- For meat:Calves, goats, sheep and swine: 8 days.
Poultry: 6 days.