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DUPHACYCLINE LA 20% Solution for Injection for Cattle, Sheep and Pigs
Description
Duphacycline LA 20% is a clear amber, free from visible particles solution for injection containing per ml
| Active Substances: | |
|---|---|
| Oxytetracycline (equivalent to 216mg Oxytetracycline dihydrate per ml) | 200mg |
| Excipient | |
| Sodium Formaldehyde Sulphoxylate (antioxidant) | 4mg |
INDICATIONS
Oxytetracycline is active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria and certain rickettsia.
The product is indicated for the treatment of a wide range of common systemic, respiratory
and local infections caused by or associated with organisms sensitive to Oxytetracycline in cattle, sheep and pigs.
These include:
- Bordetella bronchiseptica
- Actinomyces pyogenes
- Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
- Escherichia coli
- Haemophilus somnus
- Mannheimia haemolytica
- Pasteurella multocida
- Salmonella dublin
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Streptococcus faecalis
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Streptococcus uberis.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Not recommended for use in horses, dogs or cats.
Contraindicated in animals suffering from hepatic or renal damage and in animals with known hypersensitivity to Oxytetracycline.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Although well tolerated occasionally a slight local reaction of a transient nature may be observed.
TARGET SPECIES
Cattle, sheep and pigs
DOSAGE, ROUTE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
The recommended dose rate is 20mg/kg bodyweight (ie 1ml per 10kg bodyweight) administered by deep intramuscular injection.
Maximum recommended dose at any one site:
| Cattle: | 20ml | |
| Pigs: | 10ml | |
| Sheep: | 5ml | |
| Piglets: | 1 day | 0.2ml |
| 7 days | 0.3ml | |
| 14 days | 0.4ml | |
| 21 days | 0.5ml | |
| over 21 days | 1.0ml/10/kg |
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
National label conditions must be observed by country.
SHELF LIFE
Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 2 years.
Shelf-life after withdrawal of the first dose: 28 days
SPECIAL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Do not store above 25°C.
Protect from light.
When the vial has been broached and contents exposed to air, solution may darken, but the potency will be unchanged.
SPECIAL WARNINGS
Special precautions for use in animals
Do not dilute. If concurrent treatment is administered use a separate injection site.
The use of tetracycline during the period of tooth development, including late pregnancy may
lead to tooth discoloration. The product can be safely administered during lactation.
It is not recommended to administer bacteriostatic and bactericidal antimicrobials concurrently.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
Wash hands after use.
In case of contact with eyes or skin, wash immediately with water as irritation may occur.
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary
medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Dilution with solutions of Calcium salts will cause precipitation and must be avoided.
OTHER INFORMATION
ATCvet Code QD06AA03
Nature and composition of immediate packaging
Amber Type I or II glass vials of 50ml and 100ml with bromobutyl bung.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
National label conditions must be observed by country.
