Erythromycin Thiocyanate Soluble Powder 20% (For Veterinary Use Only)
Composition: Contains per gram powder: Erythromycin thiocyanate 200 mg Excipients ad 1g Description It is a macrolide antibiotic indicated for the treatment of infectious diseases due to erythromycin-sensitive bacteria and Mycoplasma in poultry. Erythromycin binds reversibly to the 50S subunit of ribosomes, resulting in the blockage of transpeptidation or translocation reactions, leading to impaired and/or inhibited protein synthesis and, hence, to inhibited cell growth. Indications: It is indicated for the treatment of Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD) caused by Mycoplasma infections, and for the treatment of infectious (respiratory) diseases due to erythromycin-sensitive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus (e.g. infectious arthritis), Haemophilus paragallinarum (e.g. infectious coryza) and Pasteurella multocida (e.g. pasteurellosis; pneumonia) in poultry. Dosage and Administration: For oral administration. Poultry: 0.5-1 gm / 1 lit of drinking water for 3-5 days. Horses, Sheep & Calves: 1 gm / 10 kg B.wt. for 3-5 days. Precautions Warnings: -not used for equine -Not to be used with chloramphenicol.- -Eggs produced during medication should not be used for human consumption. The medicated water should be used within 24 hours Withdrawal time: Poultry: Meat & Eggs 7 days Sheep: 7 days SHELF LIFE: 3 years STORAGE:Protect from light and store in a cool dry place and below 30ºC.