Nchi: Uingereza
Lugha: Kiingereza
Chanzo: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride
Univet Ltd
QJ01AA03
Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride
Premix for medicated feeding stuff
POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian
Pigs
Antimicrobial
Authorized
2011-01-14
Revised: June 2016 AN: 01047/2015 Page 1 of 5 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT Chloromed 150 mg/g premix for medicated feeding stuff for Pigs. 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each g contains ACTIVE SUBSTANCE: Chlortetracycline hydrochloride 150 mg EXCIPIENTS: For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Premix for medicated feeding stuff A coarse, yellow powder. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Pigs 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES Pigs: The product is indicated in the treatment of respiratory disease in pigs caused by micro- organisms sensitive to chlortetracycline 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS 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: June 2016 AN: 01047/2015 Page 2 of 5 4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS The product is efficient only against bacterial strains most sensitive to chlortetracycline. Use of the product should be based on susceptibility testing of the bacteria isolated from the animal. If this is not possible, therapy should be based on local (regional, farm level) epidemiological information about susceptibility of the target bacteria 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 Handle this product with care to avoid exposure when adding to feed and administering medicated fee Soma hati kamili