Nchi: Uingereza
Lugha: Kiingereza
Chanzo: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride
Univet Ltd
QJ01AA03
Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride
Oral powder
POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian
Cattle
Antimicrobial
Authorized
2009-10-29
Revised: December 2014 AN: 01804/2013 Page 1 of 5 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT Chloromed 150 mg/g Oral Powder for Calves. 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION ACTIVE SUBSTANCE: Each g contains 150 mg chlortetracycline hydrochloride. EXCIPIENT(S): For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Oral Powder. Yellow uniform powder / a yellow powder. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Cattle (Calves less than 6 months of age). 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES Calves: The product is indicated in the treatment of respiratory disease in calves caused by _Pasteurella spp_., sensitive to chlortetracycline. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use in calves over 6 months of age and dairy cows. Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to tetracycline. Do not use in animals with severe liver and renal disorders. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES The uptake of oral medication by animals can be altered as a consequence of illness. In case of insufficient uptake of feed, animals should be treated parenterally. Revised: December 2014 AN: 01804/2013 Page 2 of 5 4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS Use of the product should be based on susceptibility testing and take into account official and local antimicrobial policies. Inappropriate use of the product may increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to chlortetracycline and may decrease the effectiveness of treatment with related substances, due to the potential for cross-resistance. Long term use of this product is not recommended as it may lead to the development of bacterial resistance. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT TO ANIMALS People with known hypersensitivity to tetracyclines should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling the product or medicated feed. During preparation and administration of the medi Soma hati kamili