"Broad Spectrum Defense for Poultry and Young Livestock"

Composition

Each 1 g contains:
Chlortetracycline hydrochloride ................. 200 mg

Pharmacological Properties

Chlortetracycline is a bacteriostatic antibiotic with a very broad spectrum of activity. It is rapidly distributed throughout the body and eliminated slowly, maintaining effective concentrations for extended periods. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, which makes it effective against a wide range of bacterial infections.

Target Species

Poultry, calves, and foals.

Indications for Use

In poultry, CHLORTETRADAD 20% is used to treat infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including:

• Staphylococcus
• Streptococcus
• Clostridia
• Haemophilus
• Klebsiella
• E. coli
• Pasteurella
• Salmonella

It is also indicated for infections caused by Mycoplasma (CRD), avian spirochetes, Actinobacillus, and in cases of chlamydiosis.

Contraindications

None known.

Undesirable Effects

None reported under recommended usage conditions.

Posology and Method of Administration

• Poultry:
  1–2 g per 2 liters of drinking water daily for 5 days.
  As feed premix: 1–2 kg per ton of feed daily for 5 days.
• Calves and foals:
  5–10 mg chlortetracycline per kg body weight every 8 hours for 4–5 days.

Overdose

No adverse effects have been reported with overdose at recommended levels.

Withdrawal Period

Animals and birds should not be slaughtered for human consumption within 5 days from the last treatment.

Special Safety Precautions for the Person Administering the Product

No specific precautions are required during administration.

Special Precautions for Storage

Store in a dry place, below 30°C.

For veterinary use only. Consult a veterinarian before use.