NeoMed 325 [Neomycin] Powder, 50-lb

NEOMED 325 for the treatment and control of colibacillosis (bacterial enteritis) caused by Escherichia colu susceptible to neomycin sulfate in cattle (excluding veal calves), swine, sheep and goates. For the control of mortality associated with Escherichia coli organisms susceptible to neomycin sulfate in growing turkeys.

Key Benefits:

• Safeguard: Approved for treatment of growing turkeys with no withdrawal period
• Versatile: Provides treatment for a wide variety of species
• Soluble: Dissolves readuly in drinking water
• Safe: Approved by FDA

Indication

For the treatment and control of colibacillosis (bacterial enteritis) causd by Escherichia colu susceptible to neomycin sulfate in cattle (excluding veal calves), swine, sheep and goats. For the control of mortality associated with Escherichia coli organisms susceptible to neomycin sulfate in growing turkeys.

View NEOMED Drug Facts Sheet.

Administer to cattle (excluding veal Calves), swine, sheep and goats at a dose of 10 mg neomycin sulfate per pound of body weight per day in divided doses for a maximum of 14 days. Administer to turkeys at a dose of 10 mg neomycin sulfate per pound of body weight per day for 5 days.

Herd/Flock Treatment:

100 g (3.5 oz) NeoMed 325 will treat 7150 pounds of body weight. Estimate the total number of pounds of body weight of the animals to be treated and administer 3.5 oz for each 7150 pounds. The product should be added to the amount of drinking water estimated to be consumed in 12-24 hours. Provide medicated water as the sole source of water each day until consumed, followed by non medicated water as required. Fresh medicated water should be prepared each day.

Individual Animal Treatment:

To provide 10 mg neomycin sulfate per pound of body weight, mix one (1) level teaspoon in water or milk for each 160 pounds body weight. Administer daily either as a drench in divided doses or in the drinking water to be consumed in 12-24 hours.

Drinking Water:

Swine - Use the amount of NeoMed 325 indicated below in 256 gallons of water, or in two gallons of stock solution used in proportioner set to meter one ounce per gallon.

• Pigs weighing 25 to 50 pounds ...... 7 oz
• Pigs weighing 50 to 100 pounds ...... 10.5 oz
• Pigs weighing over 100 pounds ...... 14 oz

Caution:

To administer the stated dosage, the concentration of neomycin required in medicated water must be adjusted to compensate for variation in age and weight of animal, the nature and severity of disease signs, and environmental temperature and humidity, each of which affects water consumption.

If symptoms persist after using this preparation for 2 or 3 days, consult a veterinarian. If symptoms such as fever, depression, or going off feed develop, oral neomycin is not indicated a the sole treatment since systemic levels of neomycin are not obtained due to low absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.

Important:

Treatment should continue 24 to 48 hours beyond remission of disease symptoms, but not to exceed a total of 14 consecutive days for cattle, swine, sheep and goats for turkeys. Animals not drinking or eating should be treated individually by drench.

Warning:

Discontinue treatment prior to slaughter by at least the number of days listed below for appropriate species:

• Cattle ...... 1 day
• Swine and Goats ...... 3 days
• Sheep ...... 2 days
• Turkeys ...... 0 days

Storage:

Store at controlled room temperature 20°C - 25°C (68°F - 77°F), with excursions permitted to 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 89°F).