Composition

Contains per gram powder:

Doxycycline hyclate:200 mg.

Package

100g 500g 1000g

Description

Doxycycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and acts bacteriostatically against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bordetella, Campylobacter,E. coli, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. Doxycycline is also active against Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Rickettsia spp. The action of doxycycline is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Doxycycline has a great affinity to the lungs and is therefore especially useful for treatment of bacterial respiratory infections.

Indication

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

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

For oral administration:

Calves, goats and sheep : Twice daily 5 gram per 200 kg body weight for 3 - 5 days.

Poultry and swine : 1 kg per 2000 - 4000 litre drinking water for 3 - 5 days.

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

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.

Administration to animals with a seriously impaired hepatic function.

Concurrent administration of penicillines, cephalosporines, quinolones and cycloserine.

Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion

SIDE EFFECTS:

Discoloration of teeth in young animals.

Hypersensitivity reactions.

Withdrawal time

- For meat:

Calves, goats and sheep : 14 days.

Swine : 8 days.

Poultry : 7 days.

Storage

Keep out of the touch of children, and store in the cool place.