Castralin-200 WS

Chlortetracycline 20% water-soluble powder

Composition

Contains per gram of powder:
Chlortetracycline hydrochloride

200 mg.

Description

Chlortetracycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and has bacteriostatic action against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Clostridium spp., Corynebacterium spp., E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Mycoplasma gallisepticum, Pasteurella spp., Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. The action of chlortetracycline is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Chlortetracycline is mainly excreted in urine, for a small part in bile and in lactating animals in milk.

Indications

Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by chlortetracycline-sensitive bacteria, like Clostridium spp., Corynebacterium spp., E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Mycoplasma gallisepticum, Pasteurella spp., Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. in calves, pigs and poultry.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines. Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal and/or hepatic function. Concurrent administration of penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones and cycloserine. Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.

Side Effects

Discolouration of teeth in young animals. Hypersensitivity reactions.

Dosage

For oral administration. Calves: 12.5 – 25 g of product per 100 kg of body weight for 3 – 5 days. Pigs: 10 – 25 g of product per 100 kg of body weight for 3 – 5 days. Poultry: 12.5 – 25 g of product per 100 kg of body weight for 3 – 5 days. Note: for pre-ruminant calves only.

Withdrawal Times

-For meat: Calves : 24 days. Pigs : 4 days. Poultry : 6 days. -For eggs : 5 days.

Packaging

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