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Vetrimycin 200 is a sterile, ready-to-use solution for the administration of the broad-spectrum antibiotic oxytetracycline by injection. Each mL contains 200 mg of oxytetracycline base as amphoteric oxytetracycline for use in beef cattle; dairy cattle; calves, including preruminating (veal) calves; and swine. Intended for use in treatment of the following diseases when due to oxytetracycline-susceptible organisms:
Cattle: Pneumonia and shipping fever complex associated with Pasteurella spp. and Hemophilus spp.; infectious bovine kerato-conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by Moraxella bovis; foot rot and diphtheria caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum; bacterial enteritis (scours) caused by Escherichia coli; wooden tongue caused by Actinobacillus lignieresii; leptospirosis caused by Leptospira pomona; and wound infections and acute metritis caused by strains of staphylococci and streptococci organisms sensitive to oxytetracycline. Meat withdrawal: 28 days. Milk withhold: 96 hours. Administer IM, IV, SQ.
Swine: Bacterial enteritis (scours, colibacillosis) caused by E. coli; pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multocida; and leptospirosis caused by Leptospira pomona. In sows, it is indicated as an aid in control of infectious enteritis (baby pig scours, colibacillosis) in suckling pigs caused by E. coli. Meat withdrawal: 28 days. Administer IM.
View Vetrimycin 200 Drug Facts Sheet.
Cattle: Vetrimycin 200 is to be administered by intramuscular,subcutaneous, or intravenous injection to beef cattle; dairy cattle; and calves, including preruminating (veal) calves.
A single dosage of 9 mg of Vetrimycin 200 per lb of body weight administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously is recommended in the treatment of the following conditions:
Vetrimycin 200 can also be administered by intravenous, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection at a level of 3-5 mg of oxytetracycline per lb of bodyweight per day. In the treatment of severe foot rot and advanced cases of other indicated diseases, a dosage level of 5 mg/lb of body weight per day is recommended. Treatment should be continued 24-48 hours following remission of disease signs; however, not to exceed a total of 4 consecutive days. Consult your veterinarian if improvement is not noted within 24-48 hours of the beginning of treatment.
Swine: In swine a single dosage of 9 mg of Vetrimycin 200 per lb of bodyweight administered intramuscularlyis recommended in the treatment of bacterial pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multocidain swine, where re-treatment is impractical due to husbandry conditions or where repeated restraint is inadvisable.
Vetrimycin 200 can also be administered by intramuscular injection at a level of 3-5 mg of oxytetracycline per lb of body weight per day. Tr eatment should be continued 24-48 hours following remission of disease signs; however, not to exceed a total of 4 consecutive days. Consult your veterinarian if improvement is not noted within 24-48 hours of the beginning of treatment.
For sows, administer once intramuscularly 3 mg of oxytetracycline per lb of body weight approximately 8 hours before farrowing or immediately after completion of farrowing.
For swine weighing 25 lb of body weight and under, Vetrimycin 200 should be administered undiluted for treatment at 9 mg/lb but should be administered diluted for treatment at 3 or 5 mg/lb.
9 mg/lb Dosage Volume of Undiluted Vetrimycin 200 | 3 or 5 mg/lb Dosage Volume of Diluted Vetrimycin 200 | |||
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Body Weight | 9 mg/lb | 3 mg/lb | Dilution* | 5 mg/lb |
5 lb | 0.2 mL | 0.6 mL | 1:7 | 1.0 mL |
10 lb | 0.5 mL | 0.9 mL | 1:5 | 1.5 mL |
25 lb | 1.1 mL | 1.5 mL | 1:3 | 2.5 mL |
*To prepare dilutions, add one part of Vetrimycin 200 to 3, 5 or 7 parts of sterile water, or 5% dextrose solution as indicated; the diluted product should be used immediately.
Vetrimycin 200 is intended for use in the treatment of disease due to oxytetracycline-susceptible organisms in beef cattle; dairy cattle; calves; including preruminating (veal) calves; and swine. A thoroughly cleaned, sterile needle and syringe should be used for each injection (needles and syringes may be sterilized by boiling in water for 15 minutes). In cold weather, Vetrimycin 200 should be warmed to room temperature before administration to animals. Before withdrawing the solution from the bottle,disinfect the rubber cap on the bottle with suitable disinfectant, such as 70% alcohol. The injection site should be similarly cleaned with the disinfectant.Needles of 16-18 gauge and 1-1½ inches long are adequate for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. Needles of 2-3 inches in length are recommended for intravenous use.
Intramuscular injections should be made by directing the needle of suitable gauge and length into the fleshy part of a thick muscle such as in the rump,hip, or thigh regions; avoid blood vessels and major nerves. Before injecting the solution, pull back gently on the plunger. If blood appears in the syringe, a blood vessel has been entered; withdraw the needle and select a different site. No more than 10 mL should be injected intramuscularly at any one site in adult beef and dairy cattle, and not more than 5 mL per site in adult swine; rotate injection sites for each succeeding treatment. The volume administered per injection site should be reduced according to age and body size so that1-2 mL per site is injected in small calves.
Subcutaneous injections in beef cattle, dairy cattle, and calves, including preruminating (veal) calves, should be made by directing the needle of suitable gauge and length through the loose folds of the neck skin in front of the shoulder. Care should be taken to ensure that the tip of the needle has penetrated the skin but is not lodged in muscle. Before injecting the solution,pull back gently on the plunger. If blood appears in the syringe, a blood vessel has been entered; withdraw the needle and select a different site. The solution should be injected slowly into the area between the skin and muscles. No more than 10 mL should be injected subcutaneously at any one site in adult beef and dairy cattle; rotate injection sites for each succeeding treatment. The volume administered per injection site should be reduced according to age and body size so that 1-2 mL per site is injected in small calves.
Vetrimycin 200 may be administered intravenously to beef and dairy cattle. As with all highly concentrated materials, Vetrimycin 200 should be administered slowly by the intravenous route.
When administered to cattle, muscle discoloration may necessitate trimming of the injection site(s) and surrounding tissues during the dressing procedure.
Discontinue treatment at least 28 days prior to slaughter of cattle and swine. Milk taken from animals during treatment and for 96 hours after the last treatment must not be used for food.
Exceeding the highest recommended level of drug per lb of body weight per day, administering more than the recommended number of treatments, and/or exceeding 10 mL intramuscularly or subcutaneously per injection site in adult beef and dairy cattle, and 5 mL intramuscularly per injection site in adult swine, may result in antibiotic residues beyond the withdrawal period.
Reactions of an allergic or anaphylactic nature, sometimes fatal, have been known to occur in hypersensitive animals following the injection of oxytetracycline. Such adverse reactions can be characterized by signs such as restlessness, erection of hair, muscle trembling; swelling of eyelids, ears, muzzle, anus, and vulva (or scrotum and sheath in males); labored breathing,defecation and urination, glassy-eyed appearance, eruption of skin plaques,frothing from the mouth, and prostration. Pregnant animals that recover may subsequently abort. At the first sign of any adverse reaction, discontinue use of this product and administer epinephrine at the recommended dosage levels. Call a veterinarian immediately.
Shock may be observed following intravenous administration, especially where highly concentrated materials are involved. To minimize this occurrence, it is recommended that Vetrimycin 200 be administered slowlyby this route.
Shortly after injection, treated animals may have transient hemoglobinuria resulting in darkened urine.
As with all antibiotic preparations, use of this drug may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. A lack of response by the treated animals, or the development of new signs, may suggest that an overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms has occurred. If any of these conditions occur, consult your veterinarian.
Since bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the bactericidal action of penicillin, it is advisable to avoid giving Vetrimycin 200 in conjunction with penicillin.
The use of antibiotics in the management of diseases is based on an accurate diagnosis and an adequate course of treatment. When properly used in the treatment of diseases caused by oxytetracycline-susceptible organisms, most animals that have been treated with Vetrimycin 200 show a noticeable improvement within 24-48 hours. It is recommended that the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases be carried out by a veterinarian. Since many diseases look alike but require different types of treatment, the use of professional veterinary and laboratory services can reduce treatment time, costs and needless losses. Good housing,sanitation, and nutrition are important in the maintenance of healthy animals,and are essential in the treatment of diseased animals.
Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Keep from freezing.