Limoxin-50
Description
Solution for parenteral administration
Description
Indications
Arthritis, gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by oxytetracycline sensitive micro-organisms, like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. in calves, goats, sheep and swine.
Contra indications
Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal and/or hepatic function.
Concurrent administration of penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones and cycloserine.
Side effects
After intramuscular administration local reactions can occur, which disappear in a few days.
Discoloration of teeth in young animals.
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Dosage
For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration:
Full-grown animals : 1 ml per 5 – 10 kg body weight, for 3 – 5 days.
Young animals : 2 ml per 5 – 10 kg body weight, for 3 – 5 days.
Do not administer more than 10 ml in swine and more than 5 ml in calves, goats and sheep per injection site.
Withdrawal times
– For meat : 12 days.
– For milk : 5 days.