ALAMYCIN*
AEROSOL
Presentation
A blue coloured
aerosol spray containing 5 g Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Ph.Eur per
140 g can (3.6% w/w).
Uses
Oxytetracycline is
active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative
pathogenic bacteria.
Alamycin Aerosol is
indicated for the treatment of foot rot and topical infections caused
by Oxytetracycline-sensitive organisms in cattle, sheep and pigs.
Dosage and
administration
For the treatment of
foot rot, the hooves should be cleaned and pared prior to
administration. Wounds should be cleaned prior to administration.
Shake the can before use. Spray for a few seconds or until the lesion
is adequately covered.
Treated sheep should
be allowed to stand on dry ground for one hour before returning to
pasture.
Contra-indications,
warnings, etc
Keep away from eyes.
Avoid contact with skin. Wash hands after use. Avoid inhaling
vapours. Pressurised container, protect from sunlight and do not
expose to temperatures above 50°C. Do not pierce or burn, even
after use. Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent
material. For external use only.
Highly flammable.
Must be used in a well ventilated area. Do not smoke when using this
product.
For external use only
Withdrawal period
Meat - Nil. Milk -
Nil.
Pharmaceutical
precautions
Keep out of the reach
of children. Store below 25°C.
Legal category
POM.
Package quantities
Aerosol of 140 g.
Further
information
Nil.
Marketing
authorisation number
2000/4053.
Date
of Preparation Aug 2002 |