Castralin-200 WS

Powder for oral administration

Description

Chlortetracycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and acts bacteriostatic against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. The action of chlortetracycline is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Chlortetracycline is mainly excreted in urine, for a small part in bile and in lactating animals in milk.

Composition

Contains per gram powder:

Chlortetracycline hydrochloride	200 mg.
Carrier ad.	1 g.

Indications

Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by Chlortetracycline sensitive bacteria, like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp., in calves, goats, poultry, sheep and swine.

Contra indications

Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
Administration to animals with a serious impaired renal and/or liver function.
Concurrent administration with bactericidal agents like penicillins.
Administration to animals with an active microbiological digestion.

Side effects

Discoloration of teeth in young animals.
Hypersensitivity reactions.

Dosage

For oral administration through drinking-water.

- Calves, goats and sheep	:	Twice daily 5 gram per 25 kg. body weight for 3 - 5 days .
- Poultry and swine	:	1 kg. per 500 - 1000 litre drinking water for 3 - 5 days.

Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.

Withdrawal times

- for meat

Swine, calves, goats and sheep	:	8 days
Poultry	:	3 days

Warning

Keep out of reach of children.

Packing

Sachet of 100 gram and jar of 500 & 1000 gram.