Oxytest 40% wsp
Water soluble powder
For vet. use only
Composition: -
Each 1 gm contains
Oxytetracycline hydrochloride 431.7 mg
Equi. To oxytetracycline base 400 mg
PropertiesOxytetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is mainly active against Gram-positive and Gram negative bacteria, aerobic and anaerobic, mycoplasma, Chlamydia and Rickettsiae
It acts by reversibly to the ribosomal subunit 30S receptors to a blockage of the union between aminoacyl-tRNA to the site corresponding to the mRNA-ribosome complex messenger. Then inhibition of the protein synthesis and inhibits bacterial growth.
Indications:
It is used for the treatment of:
Broiler chickens:
*Arthritis caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
*Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD) caused by Mycoplasma gallisepticum.
*Infectious enteritis caused by E. coli.
*Fowl cholera caused by Pasteurella multocida.
*Fowl coryza caused by Haemophilus paragallinarum.
*Gangrenous dermatitis caused by Clostridium spp.
*Typhoid & paratyphoid caused by Salmonella spp.
Pre – ruminating calves:
*Bovine pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma bovis , Pasteurella haemolytica , P. multocida & Haemophilus somnus.
*Scours , neonatal diarrhea caused by E. coli & Salmonella spp.
Target Species Broiler Chickens ,pre-ruminating calves
Dosage and administration: by addition to drinking water
From active ingredient :
Broiler chickens:
20mg of oxytetracycline /kg body weight 3-5 days
Pre – ruminating calves:
10-30 mg / kg bodyweight 1-2 times daily
From whole product
Broiler chickens:
0.5 gm of product / liter of drinking water 3-5 days
Pre – ruminating calves:
2.5gm7.5gm of product /100 kg body weight 1-2 times daily
Warning and precautions
Should be dissolved in water, before use.
Prolonged or repeated use should be avoided
Do not use in laying birds producing eggs intended for human consumption
Contra indications hypersensitivity to oxytetracycline or any other substance from tetracyclines group.
Side effects: gastro-intestinal disorder and less frequently, allergic and photosensitivity reactions.
Interaction with other drugs:
should not be administered with antacids, gels containing aluminium, preparations containing vitamins or minerals as insoluble complexes will be formed, which decreases the absorption of the antibiotic.
Withdrawal period
Meat and offal:7 days
Eggs: do not use in laying birds producing eggs intended for human consumption
Storage: Keep on cool &dry place not exceeding 30° C. Keep out of reach of children.
Packaging: HDPE plastic bag each of 25,100.250,500,1000 gm , 1,2,5,10,15,20,25 kg in plastic jar with outer label
Manufactured by Arabcomed for Drugest pharmaceutical company