Tetroxy-10% oxytetracycline-100ml

Description

Tetroxy 10% Injectable Solution

Active Ingredient:

• Oxytetracycline hydrochloride 100 mg/mL (10% w/v) 

Formulation:

• Sterile injectable solution for intramuscular use in livestock

Target Species:

• Cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs

Indications & Activity

• Treats infections by oxytetracycline-sensitive organisms of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tracts

• Effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, Mycoplasma spp., Rickettsiae, Chlamydia, and some protozoa

• Used for secondary infections, e.g., pneumonia and navel-ill in calves and pigs

Key Benefits

• Multi-species product – suitable for multiple livestock types

• Convenient withdrawal times – 2 days for milk, 5–7 days for meat in cattle (7 days for sheep/goats/pigs)

• Broad-spectrum antibiotic for varied bacterial and related infections

Dosage & Administration

• Administered via intramuscular (IM) injection; slow IV use is possible with care

• Typical dosage for cattle and pigs: 3–10 mg/kg every 24 hours (e.g., 30–100 mg/kg); long-acting regimens use 10 or 20 mg/kg IM, repeated after 48–60 hours

• Use sterile technique, rotate injection sites if volume > 10–20 mL

Pharmacology Highlights

• Bacteriostatic action: binds the 30S ribosomal subunit to inhibit protein synthesis

• Broad spectrum: active against many bacterial classes, including Pneumonia, pinkeye, foot rot, enteritis, and leptospirosis

• Long-acting injection: maintains effective plasma levels for ~72 hours post IM injection

⏳ Withdrawal Periods

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Injection site swelling and transient dark urine (hemoglobinuria) can occur

• May interfere with bone and tooth development in young animals; avoid in pregnant and early lactating stock unless necessary

• Avoid mixing with penicillins, cephalosporins, or divalent/cationic products due to possible antagonism or chelation

• Comply with national antimicrobial usage guidelines to prevent resistance

Packaging

• Available in 50 mL and 100 mL amber glass bottles; multi-use vials with defined puncture limits

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