Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Injection 5%
Indications
For the treatment of diseases caused by or associated with organisms sensitive to oxytetracycline in cattle, sheep and pigs.
administration and dosage:
By intramuscular or slow intravenous injection.
Cattle: 1.5-4.0 mg/kg bodyweight daily for 3 to 5 days.
Sheep and Pigs: 2.0-9.0 mg/kg bodyweight daily for 3 to 5 days.
To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid underdosing.
Maximum dose volume for cattle should not exceed 20 ml per site.
Maximum dose volume for sheep and pigs should not exceed 10 ml per site.
contraindications
Do not use in animals suffering from renal or hepatic damage.
Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to oxytetracycline or any of the excipients.
side effects
General toxicity is low although collapse has been reported with tetracyclines in weak or debilitated animals.
Other adverse reactions to oxytetracycline that have been observed include gastrointestinal disorders and, less frequently, allergic and photosensitivity reactions.
Tooth discolouration can occur if oxytetracycline is administered to young animals.
Withdrawal Period
Cattle:
Meat & Offal: 16 days
Milk: 84 hours
Sheep:
Meat & Offal: 14 days
Milk: 144 hours
Pigs:
Meat & Offal: 11 days
Storage
Store below 30℃. Protect from light.
For Veterinary Use Only
