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).