Doxycycline HCl 40% WSP

 
Composition:
Doxycycline hyclate…………….400 mg
Carrier ad………………………….....1 g
Description:
Doxycycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and acts bacteriost – atically against many Gram- positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bor-detella, 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 a Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. In calves, goats, poultry, sheep and swine.
Administration and dosage:
For oral administration
Calves, goats and sheep: twice daily 5 gram per 200 kg body weight for 3-5 days.
Poultry and swine: 1kg 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
Storage:
Store in a cold place , avoid light.