Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride
Eurovet Animal Health BV
QD06AA02
Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride
Expired
Issued 12/02/2010 – AN 01696/2009 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT CTC BLUE SPRAY, Chlortetracycline HCl 2.45 % w/w, cutaneous spray for pigs, sheep and cattle. 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION ACTIVE SUBSTANCE: Chlortetracycline HCl. The active ingredient content is 2.45 % w/w EXCIPIENTS: Patent Blue V, colouring agent 0.15 % w/w Butane 100 68.77 % w/w For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Cutaneous Spray, Suspension 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1. TARGET SPECIES Cattle, sheep and pigs. 4.2. INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES Prevention of infections of superficial traumatic or surgical wounds caused by micro- organisms sensitive to chlortetracycline. The product can be used as part of a treatment for superficial claw/hoof infections, in particular interdigital dermatitis (foot rot) in sheep and digital dermatitis in cattle. 4.3. CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to tetracyclines. Do not use on the udder of lactating animals if milk is intended for human consumption. 4.4. SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES None 4.5. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS Protect the eyes when spraying in the vicinity of the head. Clean the affected area thoroughly before spraying. Treatment of foot conditions should always be preceded by appropriate paring of the hoof, as this is critical for achieving an adequate response. After spraying the feet, the animal should be kept on dry ground for at least one hour. The animal should be discouraged from licking the treated area, or treated areas on other animals. 1/4 Issued 12/02/2010 – AN 01696/2009 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO Read the complete document