TERRAMYCIN 50- oxytetracycline powder

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

OXYTETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 4U7K4N52ZM) (OXYTETRACYCLINE ANHYDROUS - UNII:SLF0D9077S)

Available from:

Phibro Animal Health

INN (International Name):

OXYTETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition:

OXYTETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 50 g in 0.45 kg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

VFD TYPE A MEDICATED ARTICLE

Therapeutic indications:

Mixing and Use Directions Thoroughly mix the amount of this Type A medicated article according to the directions below with at least an equal amount by weight of feed formula ingredients prior to blending into a complete feed. Indications for Use Oxytetracycline Amount lb of Terramycin 50/ton CHICKENS Control of infectious synovitis caused by Mycoplasma synoviae ; control of fowl cholera caused by Pasteurella multocida susceptible to oxytetracycline 100-200 g/ton Feed continuously for 7-14 days 2-4 Control of chronic respiratory disease (CRD) and air sac infection caused by Mycoplasmagallisepticum and Escherichia coli susceptible to oxytetracycline 400 g/ton Feed continuously for 7-14 days 8 Reduction of mortality due to air sacculitis (air sac infection) caused by Escherichia coli susceptible to oxytetracycline 500 g/ton Feed continuously for 5 days 10 WARNING: At 500 g/ton level, withdraw 24 hours before slaughter. Zero-day withdrawal period for lower use levels. Do not use in feed containing less

Authorization status:

New Animal Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

TERRAMYCIN 50- OXYTETRACYCLINE POWDER
PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH
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TERRAMYCIN 50
(OXYTETRACYCLINE)
TYPE A MEDICATED ARTICLE
ACTIVE DRUG INGREDIENT:
Oxytetracycline (from oxytetracycline dihydrate base) equivalent to
oxytetracycline hydrochloride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 g/lb
CAUTION:
CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS MEDICATED FEED CONTAINING THIS
VETERINARY
FEED DIRECTIVE (VFD) DRUG TO USE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A LICENSED
VETERINARIAN.
CAUTION: For use in manufacturing medicated animal feeds only.
CAUTION: Certain components of animal feeds, including medicated
premixes, possess
properties that may be a potential health hazard or a source of
personal discomfort to
certain individuals who are exposed to them. Human exposure should,
therefore, be
minimized by observing the general industry standards for occupational
health and
safety.
Precautions such as the following should be considered: dust masks or
respirators and
protective clothing should be worn; dust-arresting equipment and
adequate ventilation
should be utilized; personal hygiene should be observed; wash before
eating or leaving a
work site; be alert for signs of allergic reactions–seek prompt
medical treatment if such
reactions are suspected.
STORE AT OR BELOW 25°C (77°F), EXCURSIONS PERMITTED UP TO 40°C
(104°F)
SEE BACK PANEL FOR COMPLETE MIXING DIRECTIONS
USE DIRECTIONS, AND WARNINGS
FOR USE IN DRY FEEDS ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN LIQUID FEED SUPPLEMENTS.
MIXING AND USE DIRECTIONS
Thoroughly mix the amount of this Type A medicated article according
to the directions
below with at least an equal amount by weight of feed formula
ingredients prior to
blending into a complete feed.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
OXYTETRACYCLINE
AMOUNT
LB OF
TERRAMYCIN 50/TON
®
CHICKENS
Control of infectious synovitis caused
by _Mycoplasma synoviae_; control of
fowl cholera caused by _Pasteurella_
_multocida_
susceptible to oxytetracycline
100-200 g/ton
Feed continuously for 7-
14 days
2-4
Control of chronic respiratory disease
(