Engemycin 10% injection (250ml single pack)
For the treatment of infections caused by organisms sensitive to oxytetracycline in horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs and cats.In vitro, oxytetracycline is active against a range of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms including: Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp., Listeria monocytogenes,... Read more
For the treatment of infections caused by organisms sensitive to oxytetracycline in horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs and cats.
In vitro, oxytetracycline is active against a range of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms including: Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Mannheimia haemolytica, Haemophilus parahaemolyticus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, and against Chlamydophila abortus (formerly Chlamydia psittaci), the causative organism of enzootic abortion in sheep.
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Product Description
About Engemycin 10% injection (250ml single pack)
For the treatment of infections caused by organisms sensitive to oxytetracycline in horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs and cats.
In vitro, oxytetracycline is active against a range of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms including: Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Mannheimia haemolytica, Haemophilus parahaemolyticus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, and against Chlamydophila abortus (formerly Chlamydia psittaci), the causative organism of enzootic abortion in sheep.
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Directions For Use
Directions for Use
DD=Dual Dosage. Engemycin 10% (DD) can be administered either at a low dose rate for a 24 hour duration of activity or at a high dose rate for prolonged duration of activity.
24 hour dosage regime
The recommended dosage rate is 3?10 mg/kg bodyweight (depending on age and species ? see table), by intramuscular or intravenous injection in large animals, subcutaneous or intramuscular injection in small animals.
The treatment may be repeated at 24 hour intervals up to 4 times (5 treatments in all). Intravenous injections must be given slowly over a period of at least one minute.
Prolonged action dosage regime
10 or 20 mg/kg bodyweight depending on age and species (see table) by intramuscular injection only, repeated once after 48?60 hours if required. This dosage regime is not advised for use in horses, dogs or cats.
Full dosing table here:
http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/Intervet_Schering-Plough/documents/S3550.html
Prophylactic treatment of enzootic abortion in sheep
20 mg/kg administered about day 95?100 of gestation. A further treatment may be given 2?3 weeks later.
Before administration, clean the area of the injection site and swab with spirit.
Maximum recommended dose at any one site: 20 ml for cattle, 10ml for sheep and pigs.
Repeat doses should be administered at different sites, and the sites massaged well after injection.
Active Ingredient
Engemycin 10% injection (250ml single pack) ingredients
A clear, yellow aqueous solution for injection containing 100 mg per ml of oxytetracycline (as the hydrochloride). Antioxidant sodium formaldehyde sulphoxylate 5mg per ml.
Side Effects
Side effects of Engemycin 10% injection (250ml single pack)
Do not administer to horses during concomitant therapy with corticosteroids.
A transient swelling may be observed following intramuscular administration in horses and subcutaneous administration in dogs.
The use of tetracyclines during the period of tooth and bone development, including late pregnancy, may lead to discolouration.
Photodermatitis may occur after treatment if exposure to intense sunlight occurs.
Not for intravenous administration in dogs or cats.
It is not recommended to administer bacteriostatic and bactericidal antimicrobials concurrently.
Additional Data
Engemycin 10% injection (250ml single pack) specification
| Specification: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Pack Size: | 250ml single pack |
| Brands: | Intervet |
| Product Form: | injection |
| External Link: | http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/Intervet_Schering-Plough/documents/S3550.html |
| Strength/Size: | 10% injection |
