Limoxin WS
Oxytetracycline 100% water-soluble powder
- Composition
- Contains per gram powder:
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Oxytetracycline hydrochloride1000 mg.
Description
Oxytetracycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and has bacteriostatic action against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bordetella spp., Bacillus spp., Corynebacterium spp., Campylobacter spp., E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Pasteurella spp., Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp., and Mycoplasma spp., Rickettsia spp. 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.
Indications
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by oxytetracycline-sensitive bacteria like Bordetella spp., Bacillus spp., Corynebacterium spp., Campylobacter spp., E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Pasteurella spp., Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp., and Mycoplasma spp., Rickettsia spp. and Chlamydia spp., in calves, sheep, goats, swine and poultry.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
Discolouration of teeth in young animals.Hypersensitivity reactions may occur.
Dosage
For oral administration.
Calves, sheep and goats:
Twice daily, 1 g per 50 - 100 kg body weight for 3 - 5 days.
Swine and poultry:
1 kg per 5000 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal times
- For meat:
Calves, sheep, goats and swine: 8 days.
Poultry: 6 days.
Packaging
Sachet of 100 g and jar of 1000 g.
