Indications

Arthritis, gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by oxytetracycline sensitive micro-organisms, like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. in calves, goats, sheep and swine.

Contra indications

Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal and/or hepatic function.
Concurrent administration of penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones and cycloserine.

Side effects

After intramuscular administration local reactions can occur, which disappear in a few days.
Discoloration of teeth in young animals.
Hypersensitivity reactions.

Dosage

For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration:
Full-grown animals : 1 ml per 5 – 10 kg body weight, for 3 – 5 days.
Young animals : 2 ml per 5 – 10 kg body weight, for 3 – 5 days.
Do not administer more than 10 ml in swine and more than 5 ml in calves, goats and sheep per injection site.

Withdrawal times

– For meat : 12 days.
– For milk : 5 days.