NEOMYCIN 30% WSP
COMPOSITION
Contains per g:
Neomycin sulphate 300 mg
DESCRIPTION
Neomycin is a broad-spectrum bactericidal aminoglycoside antibiotic, acting bacteriostatic in low concentrations and bactericidal in high concentrations. Neomycin acts against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Neomycin when administered orally, only a fraction (<5%) is absorbed systemically, the remainder remains as the active compound in the gastro-intestinal tract of the animal. Neomycin is not inactivated by enzymes or food. These pharmacological properties lead to neomycin being an efficacious antibiotic in the prevention and treatment of enteric infections caused by bacteria sensitive to neomycin.
INDICATIONS
NEOMYCIN 30% WSP is effective in the treatment of intestinal infections in calves, sheep, goats, swine and poultry. Neomycin is effective against various causative agents of diseases like Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Pasteurella, Staphylococci and Listeria spp. When applied orally it will be poorly absorbed in the digestive tract, except in case of severe enteritis.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Do not administer to animals with an impaired kidney or liver function. Neomycin allergy can be noticed. Do not use in animals in lactation if milk is intended for human consumption. Do not use in layers producing eggs for human consumption. Do not use in pregnant animals.
SIDE EFFECTS
Sense of hearing and equilibrium can be affected. Kidney damage and neuro-muscular blockage may occur. Long-term treatment may result in complications due to vitamin B and K deficiencies, caused by disturbances in the microbiological digestion
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER DRUGS
Do not combine neomycin sulphate with muscle relaxant drugs or anaesthetics, including phenothiazin.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
For oral administration via drinking water.
Lambs and kids: : 2 g per 50 kg bodyweight daily, for 3 - 5 days.
Calves : 3 g per 50 kg bodyweight daily, for 3 - 5 days.
Pigs : Give dosage as stated in table below in 100 litres of drinking water during 3 – 5 days:
Body weight (kg) Dose (g) Body weight (kg) Dose (g)
0 – 25 50 50 – 75 70
25 – 50 60 75 – 100 80
This is equivalent to 15 mg neomycin sulphate per kg bodyweight.
Poultry : Give dosage as stated in table below in 100 litres of drinking water during 3 – 5 days:
Age (weeks) Dose (g) Age (weeks) Dose (g)
1 25 4 40
2 30 5 45
3 35 6 55
This is equivalent to 30 mg neomycin sulphate per kg bodyweight.
The daily dosage should be separated into 2 - 4 administrations.
Medicated drinking water should be used within 24 hours.
WITHDRAWAL TIME
Meat
Calves and pigs : 21 days
Poultry : 7 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
Jar of 1,000 g (12 jars per box).