Erythromycin FP 6% , Erythromycin thiocyanate 60 mg/g

COMPOSITION
1 gram of powder contains:
Active substance:
Erythromycin thiocyanate ……………………………………………………….60 mg
Excipients:
Lactose monohydrate, citric acid monohydrate, carmoisine.
INDICATIONS
ERYTHROMYCIN FP 6% is recommended in the treatment of
diseases produced by germs susceptible to erythromycin in: Cattle
(suckling calves): infections of the respiratory, digestive system,
arthritis, infectious pododermatitis, omphalophlebitis.
Rabbits: pasteurellosis, streptococcal and staphylococcal infections.
Hens: mycoplasmosis, pasteurellosis, chronic respiratory disease,
infectious sinusitis, staphylococcal arthritis, streptococcal infections.
Turkeys: airsacculitis, infectious sinusitis, staphylococcal arthritis,
streptococcal infections.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not administer to adult cattle or calves after weaning. Do not
administer to animals with liver dysfunctions. Do not use in case of
hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Rare allergic reactions. Occasionally oral erythromycin can cause
gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia).
TARGET SPECIES
Cattle ( suckling calves), rabbits, birds ( hens, turkeys).
ADMINISTRATION
Oral administration after dissolving in the drinking water:
Cattle ( suckling calves): 5 – 10 g of ERYTHROMYCIN FP 6%/50 kg
b.w. ., the dose shall be divided and administered 2 times a day
(every 12 hours), for 3 – 5 days.
Rabbits: 2 – 4 g of ERYTHROMYCIN FP 6%/ 10 kg b.w., once/day,
for 3-5 days.
Hens, turkeys: 2 – 4 g of ERYTHROMYCIN FP 6%/L of drinking water,
once/day, for 3-5 days.
In order to ensure proper dosage, the body weight of the animals
should be determined as accurately as possible. The medicated
water must be freshly prepared every 24 hours hours. During the
entire treatment period, the animals must consume only medicated
water. To obtain maximum efficiency the medication must be
combined with good management practices ( proper hygiene, correct
ventilation, avoiding overcrowding). If the animals do not show an
improvement in their state of health, consult the veterinarian to
reevaluate the treatment.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPER ADMINISTRATION
The powder should not be administered as such. For the entire
duration of the treatment the animals must consume only medicated
water. The product must be well diluted in the drinking water to
achieve its even dispersion.
USE DURING PREGNANCY, LACTATION OR DURING THE
LAYING PERIOD
It may be used during lactation (in rabbits), during pregnancy (in
rabbits) and during the laying period (in hens).
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS OR OTHER
FORMS OF INTERACTION
Erythromycin should not be administered simultaneously with
lincomycin, clindamycin, chloramphenicol and methylprednisolone
due to the occurrence of antagonistic effects. Erythromycin is also
considered potentially antagonistic to penicillin.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Meat and offal: cattle ( suckling calves) – 3 days, rabbits – 3 days,
birds ( hens, turkeys) – 3 days. Eggs: hens – 4 days.
Do not use in turkeys whose eggs are intended for human
consumption.
STORAGE
Store at temperatures below 25°C.
Protect from frost. Keep in the original packaging. Store in tightly
closed packaging. Protect from direct light. Store in a dry place.

PRESENTATION
Bag x 100 g