OXAMIN

Water Soluble Powder

Product details

SPECIES

Poultry

Size

100gm

use

Composition :

Each sachet of 100 g contains:

Oxytetracycline hydrochloride          20 g

Description :

Oxytetracycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and acts bacteriostatic against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bacillus, Corynebacterium, Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus ., and Mycoplasma, Rickettsia and Chlamydia . 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, Corynebacterium, Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. and Mycoplasma, Rickettsia and Chlamydia . in camel, cattle, sheep, goats and poultry .

Contraindications:

  • hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
  • animals with renal or liver failure .

Side effects :

Hypersensitivity reaction .

Interactions:

Should not be used concomitantly with Penicillins or Cephalosporines.

Usage :

Oral with drinking water

Dosage :

Camels and cattle : 15 g per 100 kg of body weight for 3 days

Sheep and goats : 2 g per 10 kg of body weight for 3 days.

Poultry : 100-200 g per 200 liter of drinking water for 5 days .

Withdrawal Period :

Ruminants: Meat : 8 days      Milk : 12 hour .

Poultry: Meat :6 days    eggs : 5 days           

Storage conditions :

Store in airtight containers, in a moderate temperature (15-25 C) and protect from direct sunlight .

Packing :

Sachet of 100 g .