Contains per ml:
Oxytetracycline base ……………………. 200 mg.
Solvents ad …………………………………. 1 ml.
Arthritis, gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by oxytetracycline sensitive microorganisms,
like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma,
Pasteurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. in calves, cattle, goats,
sheep and swine.
Oxytetracycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and acts bacteriostatic against many
Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli,
Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus
spp. The action of oxytetracycline is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Oxytetracycline
is mainly excreted in urine, for a small part in bile and in lactating animals in milk. One injection acts
for two days.
Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal and/or hepatic function.
Concurrent administration of penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones and cycloserine.
For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration:
General: 1 ml per 10 kg body weight.
This dosage can be repeated after 48 hours when necessary.
Do not administer more than 20 ml in cattle, more than 10 ml in swine and more than 5 ml in calves,
goats and sheep per injection site.
– For meat: 28 days.
– For milk: 7 days.
After intramuscular administration local reactions can occur, which disappear in a few days.
Discoloration of teeth in young animals.
Hypersensitivity reactions.
