Oxytetracycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and has bacteriostatic action against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bordetella spp., Campylobacter spp., Chlamydia spp., E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Mycoplasma spp., Pasteurella spp., Rickettsia spp., Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. The action of oxytetracycline is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Oxytetracycline is mainly excreted in urine, for a small part in bile and in lactating animals in milk. Vitamins are essential for the proper operation of numerous physiological functions.
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.
No undesirable effects are to be expected when the prescribed dosage regimen is followed.
For oral administration.
Calves, sheep and goats:
1 g per 5 kg body weight during 5 - 7 days.
Swine and poultry:
Prevention: 1 kg per 2000 litres of drinking water for 5 - 7 days.
Treatment: 1 kg per 1000 litres of drinking water for 5 - 7 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
- For meat: 7 days.
- For eggs: 1 day.