NEOVET-300
Antibiotics
NEOVET-300
NEOVET 300 is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, acting bacteriostatic in low concentrations and bactericidal in high concentrations. Neomycin acts against both Gram negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Neomycin is very soluble in water and the solution is stable. In acid solutions and under anaerobic conditions it is less effective.
COMPOSITION
Contains per g:
Neomycin Sulphate
300 mg
INDICATIONS
NEOVET 300 wsp is effective in the treatment of intestinal infections in calves and broilers. Neomycin is effective against various causative agents of diseases like Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Pasteurella, Staphylococci and Listeria spp. When applied orally it will be poorly absorbed in the digestive tract, except in case of severe enteritis. NEO 300 wsp can be combined with other antibiotics (like oxytetracycline, colistin and penicillin).
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not administer to animals with an impaired kidney or liver function. Neomycin allergy can be noticed. Do not use in animals in lactation if milk is intended for human consumption. Do not use in layers producing eggs for human consumption. Do not use in pregnant animals.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER DRUGS
Do not combine neomycin sulphate with muscle relaxant drugs or anaesthetics, including phenothiazin
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
For oral administration via drinking water.
Calves : 3 g per 50 kg body weight during 3 – 5 days. This is equivalent to 20 mg neomycin sulphate per kg bodyweight.
Pigs : Give dosage as stated in table below in 100 liters of drinking water during 3 – 5 days:
• Weight pigs in kg – Amount of product in grams
• 0 – 25 50
• 25 – 50 60
• 50 – 75 70
• 75 – 100 80
This is equivalent to 15 mg neomycin sulphate per kg bodyweight.
Poultry : Give dosage as stated in table below in
100 liters of drinking water during 3 – 5 days:
• Age in weeks – Amount of product in grams.
• 1 25
• 2 30
• 3 35
• 4 40
• 5 45
• 6 55
This is equivalent to 30 mg neomycin sulphate per kg bodyweight.
Medicated drinking water should be used within 24 hours.
SIDE EFFECTS
Sense of hearing and equilibrium can be affected. Kidney damage and neuro muscular blockage may occur. Long-term treatment may result in complications due to vitamin B and K deficiencies, caused by disturbances in the microbiological digestion.
WITHDRAWAL TIMES
Calves and pigs : 21 days
Poultry : 7 days
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Store in a dry, dark place between 2 °C and 25 °C. Store in closed packing. Keep medicine away from children.
PACKING
PE-Pharma jar of 500 / 1,000 g (12 jars per box).