Coli-4800 WS

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Colistin-4800 IU water-soluble powder

Composition

  • Contains per gram powder:
  • Colistin sulfate
    4 800 000 IU.

Description

 

Colistin is an antibiotic from the group of polymyxins with a bactericidal action against Gram-negative bacteria, like E. coliHaemophilus spp. and Salmonella spp. Since colistin is absorbed for a very small part after oral administration, only gastrointestinal indications are relevant.

Indications

 

 

Gastrointestinal infections caused by colistin-sensitive bacteria, like E. coliHaemophilus spp. and Salmonella spp. in calves, swine and poultry.

 

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to colistin.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal function.
Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.

Side Effects

Renal dysfunction, neurotoxicity and neuromuscular blockade may occur.

Dosage

For oral administration.

Calves:
Twice daily, 0.5 g per 50 kg body weight for 5 – 7 days.

Swine:
1 kg per 5000 – 7000 litres of drinking water for 5 – 7 days.

Poultry:
1 kg per 4000 – 5000 litres of drinking water for 5 – 7 days.

Note: for pre-ruminant calves only.

Withdrawal Times

– For meat:
Calves and swine: 1 day.
Poultry: 0 days.

Packaging

Sachets of 10 g, 30 g, 100 g and jars of 500 g and 1000 g.