Limoxin-100

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Composition

Contains per ml:

  • Oxytetracycline base100 mg.
  • Excipients ad1 ml.

Description

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.

Indications

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.

Dosage

For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration:
Full-grown animals : 1 ml per 10 – 20 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days.
Young animals : 2 ml per 10 – 20 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days.
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.

Withdrawal times

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

Packaging

Vial of 50 and 100 ml.

Produced by: Interchemie werken “De Adelaar” BV, The Netherlands