Product Description:
This is an antibiotic effective against some gram positive and some gram negative bacteria (Pasteurella, E. coli, Actinobacillus, Streptococcus spp., and Staphylococcus spp.).Indications for Use: Use for general bacterial infections, pneumonia (shipping fever), diarrhea, foot rot, uterine infections, and pinkeye.
* Over the years, many organisms have become resistant to oxytetracyclines. Therefore, treatment of the above diseases with oxytetracyclines should be based on individual experience and/or culture and sensitivity.
Dosage and Administration: A one time dose of 4.5 mL per 100 lbs., given IM or SQ, is recommended. A once a day dose of 2 mL per 100 lbs., IV, IM or SQ can also be given. No more than 10-15 mL should be given at any one injection site. A one time dose of 30-60 mL can be given as a uterine infusion (with or without dilution). If given IV, administer slowly.
Duration of Treatment: Treatment should be continued at least 2-3 days after symptoms resolve. Some problems may take 3-5 days to show improvement.
Packaging: This product comes in 100, 250, and 500 mL bottles.
Precautions and Side Effects: Do not give in conjunction with penicillins. Allergic reactions and local tissue reactions are possible. If allergic reactions occur, discontinue use and administer epinephrine at 1 mL per 100 lbs., IM or SQ.
Storage: This drug does not need to be refrigerated.
Milk Withholding: Only LA-200 has been approved for use in lactating dairy animals. The other oxytetracyclines have not been approved, and therefore, are used extra label. With IM injections or intrauterine infusion, there is a 96 hour withholding. * The manufacturer also suggests testing after the 96 hours.
Meat Withholding: 28 days for injections or uterine infusion.
Drug Type: O-T-C
Manufacturer: Pfizer, Inc.
Similar Products: Oxy-200 and other oxytetracyclines