COLIVET ORAL

COMPOSITION

Contains per ml:

Colistin sulphate                           2,000,000                IU

 

DESCRIPTION

Colistin is a polymyxin antibiotic and it is freely and completely mixable with water and therefore suitable for all types of drinking water systems. Colistin has a bactericidal action against selected Gram-negative bacteria including Aerobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Haemophilus spp., Pasteurella spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Vibrio spp. and paracolon bacteria (MIC values < 5 mcg/ml). The first bacterial effect of colistin is a blockade of the cell division of bacteria, followed by a secondary progressive lysis. Some Pseudomonas species may be primary resistant. Colistin sulphate is hardly absorbed after oral administration (less than 1% of the administered dose) and therefore remains active only in the gastrointestinal tract.

 

INDICATIONS

VETKO COLIVET ORAL is indicated for treatment of gastrointestinal infections in calves, lambs, kids and poultry, caused by bacteria susceptible to colistin, particularly Colibacillosis and Salmonellosis.

 

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

Do not administer to animals hypersensitive to polymycins. Do not use for treatment of infections caused by resistant micro-organisms. Do not administer to animal species not listed under the indications, especially with an active rumen and intestinal microbial flora.

 

SIDE EFFECTS

None.

 

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

For oral administration via drinking water. Shake well before use.

Poultry                                : 1 liter per 2,000 – 4,000 liters of drinking water for 5 - 7 days.

Pigs                                      : 1 liter per 2,000 – 4,000 liters of drinking water for 5 - 7 days.

Calves, lambs and kids     : 1 ml per 40 kg body weight, twice daily for 4 - 5 days.

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

Medicated drinking water should be used within 24 hours.

 

WITHDRAWAL PERIOD

Meat      : 2 days

Eggs      : 5 days

 

STORAGE

Store in a dry and dark place between 8 °C and 25 °C

Store in closed packing.

Keep medicine away from children.

 

PACKING

Bottle of 100 ml (144 bottles per box).

Bottle of 1,000 ml (12 bottles per box).