Oxytetracycline hydrochloride for animals: instructions for use

The antibiotic of the tetracycline group has a wideeffect on the pathogens of many diseases related to different system departments of the body. In addition to large animals, oxytetracycline hydrochloride can be used for rabbits. The main thing is to choose the right dosage and follow the instructions prescribed in the instructions to the drug.

Form of issue

The preparation is a yellow powder, notIt has a smell, but it has a bitter taste. Dissolve the powder in water in a proportion of 1: 3. As the packaging used glass bottles with a rubberized lid and metal banding. Each of them has several indications:

• the name and address of the manufacturer, as well as an individual trademark;
• the name of the preparation and its composition, listing the concentration of active substances;
• serial number and production date;
• term and conditions of storage;
• mode of administration;
• must necessarily be inscriptions "Sterile" and "For animals."

Only if all these moments are observed and aftercheck the expiration date you can use oxytetracycline hydrochloride for animals. The drug instruction should contain a complete description of all the subtleties of the reception, be it dosage, side effects or reception characteristics during the gestation period.

Pharmacology

The drug has an effective antibacterialimpact on a variety of bacteria and microorganisms, which include rickettsia, gram-negative and gram-positive microbes, viruses that have large cells. With regard to poliomyelitis, botulism, with various infections caused by yeast fungi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa or proteus, it does not have an effective effect of oxytetracycline hydrochloride on animals.

The drug is administered intramuscularly, sothe rate of penetration of the substance into all tissues and organs increases. Half an hour later, the highest concentration is observed in the blood of the animal, after 10-12 hours the therapeutic effect stops, and the drug is excreted from the body with urine.

After the symptoms of the disease disappear, it is necessary to continue to inject the drug into the animal's body for several days.

Indications for use

Due to the wide prevalence of the drug in many diseases, oxytetracycline hydrochloride is prescribed for animals. The instruction indicates that it is most effective to use when:

• Respiratory diseases caused by bacteria;
• Gastroenterocolitis in young animals;
• salmonellosis;
• pasteurellosis;
• colibacillosis;
• gynecological diseases;
• mastitis.

The drug has an active effect on the largenumber of pathogens of infections. Oxytetracycline hydrochloride in veterinary medicine allows you to quickly and qualitatively eliminate all the symptoms of the disease, and kill the pathogen that caused the disease. Antibiotic of a wide spectrum is a popular and inexpensive preparation, allowing to cure the animal in the shortest possible time.

Dosage and application features

Oxytetracycline hydrochloride for injectionit is first necessary to dilute in distilled purified water, novocaine or saline. It is important to remember that this solution can not be stored, it should be used immediately for its intended purpose.

A certain type of animals must be administered the correct dose:

• calves up to 6 months of age and lambs (up to 4 months) - 9 mg / kg;
• pigs and cattle from 6 months and MRS from 4 months - 7 mg / kg;
• piglets age up to 6 months - 12 mg / kg.

Duration of treatment is 5-7 days, injections need every 12 hours.

Side effects and contraindications

Does not have strong side effects on the body. In some cases, there may be digestive disorders, decreased appetite, allergic reactions and changes in the mucous membranes. In young animals with prolonged use of the drug may develop candidiasis or discoloration of tooth enamel.

Having discovered side effects in the animal,it is necessary to stop introducing oxytetracycline hydrochloride into the body. Instructions for use should be strictly observed. This will minimize the likelihood of adverse reactions.

It is contraindicated to use oxytetracycline hydrochloride in veterinary medicine with individual intolerance to drugs of this group or during pregnancy.

Features of oral administration

It is important to note that oralis possible in the case when oxytetracycline hydrochloride is prescribed for treatment in animals. The instruction indicates that in this case the maximum concentration in the blood is achieved 2-3 hours after the administration, and the therapeutic effect lasts up to 12 hours.

Depending on the age and individualthe characteristics of the animal being absorbed into the bloodstream can vary significantly. It is because of its universality that oxytetracycline hydrochloride is often administered to animals. "Can I drink it?" - a question that worries many owners, especially when there is no possibility of injections. When conducting a survey, the veterinarian will prescribe the best treatment option.

Special instructions

It is important to consider the features oflivestock products with the use of the drug. Slaughter animals should not be earlier than 6 days after the end of treatment. During this time, the drug effect stops, and all remnants of the drug will be removed from the body. If this period was not sustained, meat can be used only for the production of meat-and-bone meal or for feeding carnivores.

Use of milk is possible only after 2 daysafter treatment. Milk, obtained earlier, must be heat treated and used only for feeding animals. The use of livestock products, which were collected before the complete removal of the drug from the body of the animal, can lead to health problems and in some particularly severe cases, to death. That's why you need to closely monitor the quality of products.

If used to treat oxytetracyclinehydrochloride for animals, the instruction requires the observance of safety and personal hygiene. Keep the drug in a dark cool and isolated from extraneous (especially children and animals) place.

A responsible approach to the use of funds will help avoid side effects on the animal's organism, and also relieve it of unpleasant symptoms of the disease.