Description
Active Ingredient & Formulation
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Contains oxytetracycline dihydrate 200 mg/mL (20%) in a clear yellow‑amber oily solution.
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Supplied in multidose vials of 50 mL and 100 mL
🐾 Target Species & Indications
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Labeled for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs.
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Used to treat and control infections caused by oxytetracycline-sensitive pathogens, including Pasteurella, Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria
🕒 Long-Acting Properties
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Administered via deep intramuscular injection at 1 mL per 10 kg body weight (20 mg/kg)
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Maintains therapeutic blood levels for up to 72 hours in cattle, and 48 hours in sheep and pigs
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Designed as a single-dose treatment, reducing handling stress
Benefits at a Glance
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Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial: Effective against respiratory, gastrointestinal, and systemic infections caused by key pathogens.
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Multi-Species Use: One product fits multiple livestock categories—great for mixed farms.
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Long-Acting Convenience: Sustained therapeutic levels mean fewer injections, less stress.
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Customer-Friendly Withdrawal Period:
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Cattle: Meat/offal 21–39 days; milk 7 days
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Sheep & Goats: Meat/offal ~28 days; milk not approvedPigs: Meat/offal ~21–40 days
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⚠️ Safety, Contraindications & Handling
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Contraindicated in horses, dogs, cats, and pregnant animals during tooth formation—may cause tooth discoloration
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Avoid mixing with calcium-containing solutions; do not dilute
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Adverse Effects: May cause transient swelling at injection site. Avoid use in animals with kidney impairment
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Precautions: Avoid accidental injection in pregnant women due to foetotoxic potential of N-methyl pyrrolidone excipient
Summary Table
Feature | Details |
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Active | Oxytetracycline dihydrate 200 mg/mL |
Species | Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs |
Dosage | 1 mL/10 kg IM (~20 mg/kg) |
Persistence | 72 h in cattle; 48 h in sheep/pigs |
Withdrawal | Cattle: meat 21–39 d & milk 7 d Sheep/Goats: meat ~28 d Pigs: meat 21–40 d |
Formulation | Long-acting injectable |
Pack Sizes | 50 mL & 100 mL vials |
Contraindications | Not for equines, dogs, cats, lactating sheep/goats |
Safety Notes | Don’t dilute; watch for injection-site reactions; avoid accidental human exposure |
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