DOXYCYCLINE 50%
Powder
Composition
Doxycycline hyclate……….500 mg.
Excipients ad ……………………….1 g.
Indications
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by doxycycline sensitive micro-organisms, like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. in calves, goats, poultry, sheep.
Contra indications
Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
Administration to animals of a seriously impaired hepatic function.
Concurrent administration with penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones and cycloserine.
Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.
Side effects
Discoloration of teeth in young animals may occur.
Hypersensitivity reactions may occur.
Dosage
For oral administration:
Calves, goats and sheep:
Twice daily 1 g per 100 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days.
Poultry
1g/ 25-50 kg body weight or 100 g per 500 – 1000 litres of drinking water for 3 – 5 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal times
– For meat:
Calves, goats and sheep : 14 days.
Poultry : 7 days.
Not for use in animals from which milk or eggs are produced for human consumption.
STORAGE:
Store in dry, cool place. Stay away from direct light or heat exposure.
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