Oxytet 100 (USA)

Presentation

Oxytet 100 [oxytetracycline hydrochloride] is a sterile ready-to-use preparation containing:
100 mg/mL oxytetracycline HCl,
for administration of the broad spectrum antibiotic, oxytetracycline, by injection.

Uses

The use of Oxytet 100 is indicated in beef cattle, beef calves, non-lactating dairy cattle and dairy calves for treatment of the following disease conditions caused by one or more of the oxytetracycline sensitive pathogens listed as follows: Oxytet.bmp

Dosage & Administration

The intravenous injection of 3 to 5 mg of oxytetracycline hydrochloride per pound of body weight per day (3 to 5 mL per 100 lbs body weight) is the recommended dosage.
Severe foot-rot and severe forms of the indicated diseases should be treated with 5 mg per pound of body weight. Surgical procedures may be indicated in some forms of foot-rot, or other conditions.
In disease treatment, the daily dose of Oxytet 100 should be continued 24 to 48 hours following remission of disease symptoms; however, not to exceed a total of 4 consecutive days.
Refer to the table below for proper dosage according to body weight of the animal.
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Withdrawal Period

Discontinue treatment with Oxytet 100 at least 22 days prior to slaughter of the animal. Not for use in lactating dairy animals.
A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in preruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

Contraindictions, Warnings etc

Rapid intravenous administration may result in animal collapse. Oxytetracycline should be administered intravenously slowly over a period of at least 5 minutes.
The improper or accidental injection of the drug outside of the vein will cause local tissue irritation manifested by temporary swelling and discoloration at the injection site.
Shortly after injection, treated animals may have a transient hemoglobinuria (darkened urine).
Because bacteriostatic drugs interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillin, do not give oxytetracycline hydrochloride in conjunction with penicillin.

ADVERSE REACTIONS:
Consult with your veterinarian prior to administering this product in order to determine the proper treatment required in the event of an adverse reaction. At the first sign of any adverse reaction, discontinue use of product and seek the advice of your veterinarian.
Reports of adverse reactions associated with oxytetracycline administration include injection site swelling, restlessness, ataxia, trembling, swelling of eyelids, ears, muzzle, anus and vulva (or scrotum and sheath in males), respiratory abnormalities (labored breathing), frothing at the mouth, collapse and possibly death. Some of these reactions may be attributed either to anaphylaxis (an allergic reaction) or to cardiovascular collapse of unknown cause.

ADVICE ON CORRECT ADMINISTRATION
Warm the bottle of medication to approximately body temperature and keep warm until used.
It is recommended that the correct dose be diluted in water for injection, sodium chloride injection or other suitable vehicle immediately prior to administration. Doses up to 50 mL may be diluted in 250 mL. Larger doses may be diluted in 500 mL of one of the diluents. Adverse reactions may be minimized and the drug dose can be better regulated by this method of administration.
Avoid touching the needle with the hands at all times.

Pharmaceutical Precautions

Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Protect from freezing.

Further Information

For Use in Animals Only