Oxytetracycline HCL Injection

Name:

Oxytetracycline HCL Injection

Common Concentrations:

5%, 10% 1

Common Volumes:

50ml, 100ml (per bottle) 1

Applicable Animals:

Cattle (dairy and beef), Swine, Poultry (chicken, turkey), Sheep, Goats, Fish (aquaculture), Horses (non-racing use)

(Global suitability: USA, EU, Brazil, Australia, China, India, etc.)

Dosage & Administration:

Cattle/Swine: 5–10 mg/kg body weight, IM/SQ, once daily for 3–5 days
Calves/Piglets: 5–7.5 mg/kg
Adults: 7.5–10 mg/kg
Poultry: 15–25 mg/kg via drinking water for 5 days
Fish: 50–75 mg/kg feed for 10 days (aquaculture)
Indications & Symptoms:

Bacterial pneumonia (Pasteurella spp.)
Mastitis (Staphylococcus spp.)
Enteritis (E. coli, Salmonella)
Foot rot (Fusobacterium)
Secondary infections in viral diseases
Precautions:

Avoid IV administration (risk of collapse)
Withdrawal periods:
Milk: 72 hours
Meat: 28 days (cattle/swine), 5 days (poultry)
Do not mix with alkaline solutions
Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines
Renal impairment animals
Pregnant/lactating animals (except under veterinary supervision)
Post-Treatment Care:

Provide probiotics to restore gut flora
Ensure hydration (increased water intake)
Monitor injection sites for swelling