Indications

Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by oxytetracycline sensitive bacteria like Bordetella, Bacillus, Corynebacterium, Campylobacter, E. coli, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. and Mycoplasma, Rickettsia and Chlamydia spp. in calves, goats, poultry, sheep 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

Discoloration of teeth in young animals.
Hypersensitivity reactions may occur.

Dosage

For oral administration:

Calves, goats and sheep : Twice daily 1 g per 20 – 40 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days.
Poultry and swine : 1 kg per 2000 litres of drinking water for 3 – 5 days.

Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.

Withdrawal times

– For meat:
Calves, goats, sheep and swine : 8 days.
Poultry : 6 days.