VETKODOX 50% WSP
COMPOSITION
Contains per g:
Doxycycline hyclate 500 mg
DESCRIPTION
Doxycycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and acts bacteriostatic against weight range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli, Bordetella, Campylobacter, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. Doxycycline is also active against Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Rickettsia spp. Doxycycline inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. Doxycycline has great affinity to the lungs and lung tissues and is useful for treatment of the respiratory infections.
INDICATIONS
VETKODOX 50% WSP is effective against gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by micro-organisms sensitive to doxycycline, like E. coli, Bordetella, Campylobacter, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Rickettsia spp. in calves, poultry and pigs.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Do not administer to animals hypersensitive to tetracyclines. Do not administer to animals with a severe impaired kidney and liver function. Do not administer to animals with an active microbial digestion. Do not use in layers producing eggs for human consumption. Do not use in animals producing milk for human consumption.
SIDE EFFECTS
Teeth discoloration in young animals may be observed after prolonged period of administration.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER DRUGS
Do not combine with penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones and cycloserine
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
For oral administration via drinking water (poultry, pigs) or milk replacer (calves).
Calves : 1 g per 50 kg bodyweight for 3 - 5 days (equivalent to 10 mg of doxycycline per kg bodyweight).
Pigs : 1 g per 50 kg bodyweight for 3 - 5 days (equivalent to 10 mg of doxycycline per kg bodyweight).
Poultry : 150 g per 1,000 liters of drinking water for 3 - 5 days (equivalent to 20 mg of doxycycline per kg bodyweight).
Mixed with drinking water, use the product within 24 hours. Mixed with milk replacer, use the product within 12 hours.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Meat:
Calves : 14 days
Pigs : 8 days
Poultry : 7 days
STORAGE
Store in a dry and dark place between 8 °C and 25 °C.
Store in closed packing.
Keep away from children.
PACKING
Sachet of 100 g (120 sachets per box).
Jar of 1,000 g (12 jars per box).