Description
Oxytetracycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and acts bacteriostatic against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus 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 several physiological functions.
Indications
Limovit WS is a highly effective combination of a broad-spectrum antibiotics (Oxytetracycline) and vitamins.
The product stimulates egg production, increases growth, improves feed conversion and is used as a vitamin supplement during periods of diseases and stress. It is active against gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary
infections caused by oxytetracyclin sensitive micro-organisms, like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. in calves,
goats, sheep, poultry and swine.
Contra indications
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.
Side effects
No undesirable effects are to be expected when the prescribed dosage regimen is followed.
Dosage
For oral administration.
Poultry and swine:
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.
Calves, sheep and goats:
1 g per 5 kg body weight during 5 - 7 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal times
Meat : 7 days.
Eggs : 1 day.
