| DUOCYCLINE LA | |||||||||||||||||
| Presentation: | Duocycline LA is a 20% w/v injectable solution of 200 mg Oxytetracycline as Oxytetracycline dihydrate per ml, stabilized in an aqueous / solvent system. | ||||||||||||||||
| Recommended Use: | Indications for
Use:Duocycline LA is recommended in the
treatment of a wide range of common systemic, respiratory
and local infections caused by, or associated with,
organisms sensitive to Oxytetracycline. Species: Cattle, Sheep and Pigs |
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| Dosage and Administration: | For intramuscular use only.
The recommended dosage is 20 mg/kg or 10 ml/ 100 kg bodyweight.
The
maximum dose volume recommended at any one site is:
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| Contra-Indications and Warnings: | This
product should not be used in sheep producing milk for
human consumption. Occasional allergic reactions do occur but these are rare. Use of tetracycline during the period of tooth development, including late pregnancy, may lead to tooth discolouration. Do not dilute Duocycline LA. Duocycline LA is well tolerated but, occasionally, a slight transient reaction may be observed at the injection site. This product should not be given intravenously. Not for use in horses, dogs and cats. |
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| Recommended Withholding Period: | Milk should not be used for human
consumption during treatment or for 8 days thereafter.
Animals should not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment or for 28 days thereafter. |
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| Pharmaceutical
Precautions: |
Keep out of reach of children.
Store in a cool place, below 25 ºC. Protect from light. This product contains no preservative. Avoid contamination during use. Once the vial is broached use contents within 4 weeks. Wash hands after use. This product contains dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and care should be taken to prevent absorption through the skin. |
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| Packing: | 100 ml vials. | ||||||||||||||||
