Engemycin 100mg Injection 250ml

Ready to use aqueous solution containing 100mg/mL oxytetracycline hydrochloride in PVP and water, for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to oxytetracycline.

Broad-spectrum injectable antibiotic with a primarily bacteriostatic effect against numerous Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, rickettsia, mycoplasma and chlamydia.

Active Ingredients

Oxytetracycline 100mg (as the hydrochloride) per mL.

Indications

For the treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to oxytetracycline in horses, cattle, sheep and pigs. Examples include infections occurring in cases of pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections, (endo) metritis, mastitis, urinary tract infections, septicaemia and secondary infections associated with viral diseases.

Dosage

Engemycin can be administered at one of two dose rates. See leaflet for full details. SA: For a shorter duration of activity, a dose rate of 3-10mg/kg bodyweight (depending on species and age) i/m or i/v, provides a duration of action of 24 hours following a single injection. PA: For a prolonged duration of activity, a dose rate of 10-20mg/kg bodyweight (depending on species and age) i/m only, provides a duration of action of 48 hours following a single injection.

Withholding Period

Shorter Action (SA)

Milk: 6 milkings (72 hours)

Meat: Cattle, sheep and pigs - 10 days;

Horses – 63 days Prolonged Action (PA)

Milk: 10 milkings (120 hours)

Meat: Cattle, sheep and pigs - 14 days (PA not recommended for horses)

Not for use in bobby calves.