Limoxin 400 WS

Limoxin 400 WS is a powder for oral administration in poultry, calves, shoats and swine. Each mg contains 400 mg Oxytetracycline HCL. Effective in treatment of a wide range of gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions

Oxytetracycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and has bacteriostatic action against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bordetella spp., Bacillus spp., Corynebacterium spp., Campylobacter spp., E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Pasteurella spp., Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp., and Mycoplasma spp., Rickettsia spp. and Chlamydia spp. The mode of action of oxytetracycline is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Oxytetracycline is mainly excreted in urine and to a lesser degree in bile and in lactating animals in milk.

Composition

Contains per g:

• Oxytetracycline hydrochloride 400 mg

Indications

Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by oxytetracycline-sensitive bacteria like Bordetella spp., Bacillus spp., Corynebacterium spp., Campylobacter spp., E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Pasteurella spp., Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp., and Mycoplasma spp., Rickettsia spp. and Chlamydia spp., in calves, sheep, goats, swine and poultry.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
Administration to animals with an impaired renal and/or hepatic function.
Concurrent administration of penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones and cycloserine.
Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.

Side Effects

Discolouration of teeth in young animals. Hypersensitivity reactions.

Dosage

For oral administration. Calves, sheep and goats: Twice daily, 1 g per 20 - 40 kg body weight for 3 - 5 days. Swine and poultry: 1 kg per 2000 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days. Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.

Withdrawal Times

- For meat:   

Calves, sheep, goats and swine: 8 days.   

Poultry: 6 days.