| DUOCYCLINE 10% | |||||||||||||||||
| Presentation: | Duocycline 10 is a 10% w/v injectable solution of 100 mg Oxytetracycline hydrochloride B.P. per ml, stabilized in an aqueous/ solvent system. | ||||||||||||||||
| Recommended Use: | Indications for
Use: Duocycline 10 contains
Oxytetracycline which is active against a wide range of
gram positive and gram negative bacteria, certain
rickettsiae and the larger viruses. General Indications: Duocycline 10 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 5 mg/kg or 5 ml/ 100 kg bodyweight.
These are average recommendations. The period of treatment should extend from 3 - 5 days, depending on the severity of the conditions. If the injection volume exceeds 25 ml, use two separate injection sites. |
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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 10. Duocycline 10 is well tolerated but, occasionally, a slight transient reaction may be observed at the injection site. If administered intravenously, the animal may stagger & collapse. 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 96 hours 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. | ||||||||||||||||
