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As an antibiotic for the treatment of dogs with bacterial infections sensitive to tetracycline therapy. Soft-tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus spp. have been shown to be highly sensitive. Respiratory infections caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica are also commonly sensitive.
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Presentation
Yellow, sugar coated tablet containing as active ingredient either: 50 mg, 100 mg or 250 mg Oxytetracycline Dihydrate Ph.Eur.
Uses
As an antibiotic for the treatment of dogs with bacterial infections sensitive to tetracycline therapy. Soft-tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus spp. have been shown to be highly sensitive. Respiratory infections caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica are also commonly sensitive.
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Dosage and administration
For oral administration.
In dogs: Initial dose of 50 mg/kg body weight followed by 25 mg/kg body weight every 12 hours for 5 days, e.g. a 20 kg dog will require 4×250 mg tablets then 2×250 mg tablets twice daily. To be taken by mouth at least one hour before or two hours after feeding.
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Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Contra-indications
Oxycare is contra-indicated for patients with hypersensitivity to any tetracycline.
Precautions
Aluminium, magnesium and calcium interfere with absorption of oxytetracycline, for this reason it must not be given concurrently with milk or antacids.
Oxytetracycline is deposited in growing teeth and bones and may cause yellow discolouration. It also crosses the placenta. For this reason it is not recommended in late pregnancy or in young animals. Caution must be taken in treating animals with renal or hepatic dysfunction, in such cases it may be necessary to reduce dosage levels.
Warnings
Wash hands after handling. In the event of accidental ingestion flush mouth with copious quantities of water. Seek medical advice taking this warning to show your doctor.
In the event of contact with the eyes flush with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
For animal treatment only. Keep out of reach of children.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Do not store above 25°C and protect from light.
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Legal category
POM-V (previously POM).
Packaging Quantities
1000 tablet containers.
Further information
Other undesirable effects
Prolonged use of antibiotics of all types may promote the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms to that antibiotic. Where it occurs therapy should be discontinued and appropriate control of the organism concerned substituted.
Treatment of overdosage
Gastric lavage may be beneficial in the first hours after ingestion and milk will reduce absorption. Thereafter conservative treatment.
Marketing authorisation numbers
50 mg VM 10347/4001
100 mg VM 10347/4002
250 mg VM 10347/4003
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