Neomix-700 WS

Neomycin 70% water-soluble powder

  • Composition
  • Neomycin sulfate – 700 mg.

Description

Neomycin is a broad-spectrum bactericidal aminoglycosidic antibiotic with particular activity against certain members of the Enterobacteriaceae e.g. Escherichia coli. Its mode of action is at the ribosomal level. When administered orally, only a fraction (<5%) is absorbed systemically, the remainder remains as the active compound in the gastrointestinal tract of the animal. Neomycin is not inactivated by enzymes or food. These pharmacological properties lead to neomycin being an efficacious antibiotic in the prevention and treatment of enteric infections caused by bacteria sensitive to neomycin.

Indications

Neomix-700 WS is indicated for the prevention and treatment of bacterial enteritis in calves, sheep, goats, swine and poultry caused by bacteria susceptible to neomycin, such as E. coli, Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp.

Contra indications

Hypersensitivity to neomycin.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal function.
Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.
Administration during gestation.
Administration to poultry producing eggs for human consumption.

Side effects

Neomycin’s typical toxic effects (nephrotoxicity, deafness, neuromuscular blockade) are generally not produced when it is administered orally. No additional side effects are to be expected when the prescribed dosage regimen is followed correctly.

Dosage

For oral administration.

Calves, sheep and goats:
10 mg neomycin sulfate per kg body weight (equivalent to 14 mg/kg Neomix-700 WS) for 3 - 5 days.

Swine and poultry:
300 g per 2000 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.

Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only. Not for use in poultry producing eggs for human consumption.

Withdrawal times

- For meat:
  Calves, sheep, goats and swine: 21 days.
  Poultry: 7 days.

Packaging

Sachet of 100 g and jar of 1000 g.
Neomix-700 WS

Product Code:

WNE70