Cosmycin Injection 20%

Cosmycin Injection 20% (often formulated as a long-acting oxytetracycline base 200 mg/ml) is a broad-spectrum veterinary antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial, rickettsial, and mycoplasmal infections in livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats, and swine.

COMPOSITION:

Each ml contains:

Oxytetracycline.............................200 mg

Common Uses & Indications

• Treats respiratory tract infections like pneumonia and bronchopneumonia.
• Controls foot-rot, arthritis, and joint-ill.
• Manages reproductive tract infections including metritis, mastitis, and pyometra.
• Combats severe gastrointestinal bacterial infections.

Dosage and Administration:

• Standard dosage is typically 1 ml per 10 kg of body weight (equivalent to 20 mg/kg body weight).
• Administered via deep intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.
• Provides sustained long-acting (LA) antibacterial coverage for up to 48 to 72 hours.

Safety and Withdrawal Periods

• Meat withdrawal: Usually 21 to 28 days depending on the specific animal species and local product registration guidelines.
• Milk withdrawal: Typically 7 days before milk can be used for human consumption.
• Do not use in horses, dogs, or cats, and avoid concurrent use with penicillin-class antibiotics.