COMPOSITION:
Contains per gram powder:
Doxycycline hyclate..................... 200 mg.
Carrier ad .................................... 1 g.
DESCRIPTION:
Doxycycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and acts
bacteriostatically against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative
bacteria like Bordetella, Campylobacter,E. coli, Haemophilus,
Pasteurella, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp.
Doxycycline is also active against Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and
Rickettsia spp. The action of doxycycline is based on inhibition of
bacterial protein synthesis. Doxycycline has a great affinity to
the lungs and is therefore especially useful for treatment of
bacterial respiratory infections.
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, and swine.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
For oral administration:
Calves, goats and sheep : Twice daily 5 gram per 200 kg body weight
for 3 - 5 days.
Poultry and swine : 1 kg per 2000 - 4000 litre drinking water for 3
- 5 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired hepatic
function.
Concurrent administration of penicillines, cephalosporines,
quinolones and cycloserine.
Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Discoloration of teeth in young animals.
Hypersensitivity reactions.
WITHDRAWAL TIMES:
- For meat:
Calves, goats and sheep : 14 days.
Swine : 8 days.
Poultry : 7 days.
WARNING:
Keep out of reach of children.
Packing:
Sachet of 100 gram and jar of 500 & 1000 gram