Oxytetrin® LA Injection

Ready to use aqueous solution containing 200mg/mL oxytetracycline for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to oxytetracycline when for practical or economic reasons, repeated animal handling and dosing is not feasible.

Oxytetrin LA is a broad-spectrum oxytetracycline for long-acting use, containning 200mg/mL oxytetracycline. Oxytetrin LA avoids repeated handling and dosing of animals.

Uses
For the treatment and control of infectious diseases of cattle, sheep and pigs caused by organisms sensitive to tetracyclines.

  • Infections of the respiratory tract (pneumonia)
  • Urogenital tract infections (mastitis, metritis, cystitis)
  • Alimentary tract infection (enteritis)
  • Wounds and abscesses
  • Joint infections.

Oxytetrin LA is of particular value when, for practical or economic reasons, repeated handling and dosing of the animal is not feasible.

  • Broad-spectrum
  • Active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and certain rickettsiae
  • Peak antibacterial levels are achieved in 4–8 hours following i/m injection (suitable for acute infections)
  • Persistent blood levels are provided for up to 3 days, thus avoiding repeated animal handling.

AVAILABLE ONLY UNDER VETERINARY AUTHORISATION