Proxyle 20%

Oxytetracycline is a broad spectrum antibiotic with bacteriostatic action against a large number of Grampositive and Gramnegative organisms, (like Streptococci, Staphylococci, Pasteurella spp., Brucella spp., Corynebacteria spp., Erysipelothrix, Coliforms,Salmonella) and Rickettsiae, Mycoplasmas, Chlamydia and some protozoa. Activity against Pseudomonas‑, Proteurs‑ and Klebsiella spp. is low.

Applied parenterally, oxytetracycline penetrates quickly into the blood and tissues, but the advanced effect of this preparation is the extremely long therapeutic effect.

Oxytetracycline acts synergistic with polymyxin.

Indicated with infections caused by microorganisms susceptible to oxytetracycline, like infections of the respiratory tract (pneumonia, bronchopneumonia), infections of the urinary tract, enteritis, (endo)metritis, mastitis, foot rot and Bedsoniasis in sheep.

Contra‑Indications:

Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines, serious kidney and/or liver disturbances, combination with penicillins or cephalosporins.

Side-effects:

Hypersensitivity reactions, irritation at injection site.

Recommendations and Warnings:

Oxytetracycline is incompatible with preparations containing polyvalent cations (Ca ++, Mg++, Fe++), because of their known interference with tetracyclines.

Do not use between 5 days before till 5 days after vaccination.

Dosage and Administration:

The general dose is 20 mg/kg body weight, (= 1 ml solution per 10 kg body weight), deep intramuscular (3 days action). Avoid application of more than 10 ml per injection site. In severe cases the injection can be repeated after 3 days. Piglets till 10 kg maximal 1 ml subcutaneous.

Withdrawal time:

21 days before slaughtering and 7 days before milking.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light. Store among 15º to 30ºC (59°-86°F).

Keep out of reach of children and domestic animals.

Reseal after each use.

Target Species:

Cattle, horses, swine and dogs.