Oxytetracycline 250 mg/one tablet (Terramycin) 100 tablets
tablets for oral use
Description
Cylindrical tablets with a flat surface, a line and a chamfer, from light yellow to yellow in color (marbling is allowed on the surface of the tablets).
Storage
1 tablet (0.8 g of the drug) contains the active ingredient:
oxytetracycline hydrochloride – 250 mg.
Excipients: lactose monohydrate, corn starch, carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt, magnesium stearate.
Pharmacological properties
ATS vet classification code QJ01 – antibacterial veterinary drugs for systemic use. QJ01АА06 – Oxytetracycline.
Oxytetracycline is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, the mechanism of action of which is to disrupt protein synthesis when it interacts with ribosomes, as well as to reduce the permeability of the cytoplasmic membrane of sensitive microorganisms. The drug has a wide spectrum of action on gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms: Streptococcus spp., Clostridium spp ., Corynebacterium spp ., Brucella spp ., Haemophilus spp . , E. coli , Pasteurella spp ., Klebsiella spp ., Erysipelothrix spp ., Fusobacterium spp ., Salmonella spp . as well as protozoa ( Protozoa ) , mycoplasma ( Mycoplasma spp . ) , rickettsia ( Rickettsia spp . ) and chlamydia ( Chlamydia ) .
Application
Treatment of calves (up to 3 months of age), pigs, dogs, cats and poultry (broiler chickens, chickens, turkeys, ducks) in diseases of the respiratory system, digestive tract and genitourinary system caused by microorganisms sensitive to oxytetracycline.
Dosage
The drug is applied to calves, dogs, cats and pigs individually or by a group method with feed at a dose of 1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight twice a day for 3-7 days; to chickens, turkeys and ducks individually or by group method with feed according to the active substance in a dose of mg/kg: 20-50; twice a day for 3-7 days. When using the drug by the group method, the tablets should be thoroughly crushed and mixed with food.
*Kilograms to a Pounds conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Pounds (lb) | Pounds+Ounces (lb+oz) |
| 0.1 kg | 0.220 lb | 0 lb 3.527 oz |
| 1 kg | 2.205 lb | 2 lb 3.274 oz |
| 5 kg | 11.023 lb | 11 lb 0.370 oz |
| 10 kg | 22.046 lb | 22 lb 0.740 oz |
Contraindication
Do not use in animals with increased sensitivity to drugs of the tetracycline series.
Do not use in animals with disorders of liver and kidney functions.
Do not use in ruminants with functionally developed foreguts.
Do not use simultaneously with cephalosporins, penicillins, tylosin, erythromycin and sulfonamides.
Reservation
Slaughter of animals and poultry for meat is allowed 10 days after the last use of the drug. The meat received by the specified deadline is disposed of or fed to non-productive animals, depending on the opinion of the veterinary medicine doctor.
Release form
Packages made of polymer film of 100 tablets in cardboard boxes; blisters No. 10×10 in cardboard boxes.
Storage
A dry, dark place inaccessible to children at a temperature of 5 to 25°C.
The shelf life is 2 years.
For use in veterinary medicine!
