Megalon-M

Suspension for intramammary administration.

Description

The combination of trimethoprim and erythromycin acts additive. Trimethoprim is an antibacterial agent with a bacteriostatic till bactericidal action against many Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria like E. coli, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. Erythromycin is a macrolide that acts bacteriostatic against mainly Gram-positive bacteria like Mycoplasma, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp.

Composition

Contains per ml.	:
Trimethoprim	50 mg.
Erythromycin	50 mg.
Solvents ad.	1 ml.

Indications

Treatment of clinical mastitis caused by trimethoprim and erythromycin sensitive micro-organisms like, E. coli, Mycoplasma, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp.

Contra indications

Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim and/or erythromycin.
Administration to animals with a serious impaired renal and/or liver function.

Side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions.
Renal dysfunction, neurotoxicity and neuromuscular blockade.

Dosage

For intramammary administration:

Daily 1 injector per affected quarter for maximal 3 days.

Before application quarters have to be fully stripped and teats have to be cleaned and disinfected.

Withdrawal times

- For meat	:	5 days.
- For milk	:	3 days.

Warning

Keep out of reach of children.

Packing

Injector of 5 ml.