Alamycin LA 300mg, Oxytetracycline, for cattle, sheep,pigs

Alamycin LA 300-100 ml – Broad-spectrum antibiotic indicated for the treatment of diseases caused by or in combination with oxytetracycline-sensitive microorganisms in cattle, sheep and pigs.

Composition:
Sterile aqueous solution containing:
-Oxytetracycline Dihydrate Ph.Eur. equivalent to 300 mg/ml oxytetracycline base.

Indications:

Alamycin LA 300 is a broad-spectrum antibiotic indicated for the treatment of diseases caused by or in combination with oxytetracycline-sensitive microorganisms in cattle, sheep and pigs. A broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms are sensitive to oxytetracycline, including: Bordetella bronchiseptica, Actinomyces pyogenes, Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, Pasteurella spp, Staphylococcus spp and Streptococcus spp. Certain mycoplasmas, rickets, protozoa and chlamydia are also sensitive to oxytetracycline.

Alamycin LA 300 can be used in the treatment and control of a wide range of general systemic, respiratory, urinary and local infections caused by oxytetracycline-sensitive microorganisms. Specific indications for Alamycin LA 300 include: pasteurellosis, pneumonia, atrophic rhinitis, measles, joint infections associated with omphalitis, summer mastitis in cows, keratoconjunctivitis in sheep (pink eye disease), as well as in the control of enzootic abortion in sheep.

Dosage and method of administration:

Alamycin LA 300 is specially formulated to have a long-lasting action consisting of sustained antibacterial activity. Following intramuscular administration, blood levels persist for 3 to 4 days at a dosage of 20 mg/kg and for 5 to 6 days at a dosage of 30 mg/kg. The maximum blood level is reached in 4 to 6 hours after administration, which makes Alamycin LA 300 indicated for the treatment of acute infections.

It is administered in deep intramuscular injections to cattle, sheep and pigs for the treatment and control of diseases caused by microorganisms sensitive to the action of oxytetracycline.
Alamycin LA 300 can be taken at a standard dose of 20 mg/kg to achieve a duration of action of 3 to 4 days, or at a high dose of 30 mg/kg for a long duration of action (this means that it works for 5 to 6 days). Use aseptic instruments.

Cattle, sheep, pigs:

standard dose – 20 mg/kg (1 ml/15 kg),
increased dose – 30 mg/kg (1 ml/10 kg).

The maximum recommended dose of the drug for inoculation at a single point:

Bovine: 15 ml
Pork: 10 ml
Sheep: 5 ml
Piglets:
– first day 0.2 ml
– 7 days 0.3 ml
– 14 days 0.4 ml
– 21 days 0.5 ml
– over 21 days 1 ml/ 10 kg.

Contraindications, warnings:

Do not dilute Alamycin LA 300.
Although Alamycin LA 300 is well tolerated, a mild, transient local reaction may sometimes be observed. The use of tetracyclines during tooth growth and bone formation, including during pregnancy, may cause them to become discolored. Oxytetracycline treatment does not completely eliminate chlamydial infection in a herd.
If a treatment with another product is applied at the same time, inject at separate points.

Pharmaceutical precautions:

Do not store at temperatures above 25ºC. Away from light.
After opening the bottle, use the contents for up to 28 days. Keep out of reach of children.
This product does not contain any antimicrobial preservatives.
Always wipe the lid before removing the product. Use a syringe and an aseptic needle.
After opening the bottle for the first time, the use-by date of the product will pass.

Warning for personnel using the product:
Accidental self-sting will be prevented. Wash your hands after handling the product. In case of contact with eyes or skin, wash immediately with water to avoid irritation.

Waiting time:

Meat: Animals should not be intended for human consumption during treatment.
At a dose of 20 mg/kg: cattle and sheep may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 28 days from the last treatment. Pigs may be slaughtered for human consumption only 14 days after the last treatment.
At a dose of 30 mg/kg: cattle may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 35 days after the last treatment. Sheep and pigs can be slaughtered for human consumption only after 28 days from the last treatment.
Milk: During treatment, milk should not be used for human consumption. Milk intended for human consumption can be used from cows only after 10 days from the last treatment. Milk intended for human consumption from sheep can only be used after 8 days from the last treatment.

Preservation:
If Alamycin LA 300 is stored as shown above, it will maintain its effectiveness for 2 years from the date of manufacture. After the protective cap has been removed and the contents have been exposed to air, the solution may darken but retain its effectiveness.