Engemycin®
Ready to use aqueous solution containing 100mg/mL oxytetracycline hydrochloride in PVP and water, for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to oxytetracycline.
Broad-spectrum injectable antibiotic with a primarily bacteriostatic effect against numerous Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, rickettsia, mycoplasma and chlamydia.
Active Ingredients
Oxytetracycline 100mg (as the hydrochloride) per mL.
Indications
For the treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to oxytetracycline in horses, cattle, sheep and pigs. Examples include infections occurring in cases of pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections, (endo) metritis, mastitis, urinary tract infections, septicaemia and secondary infections associated with viral diseases.
Dosage
Engemycin can be administered at one of two dose rates. See leaflet for full details.
SA: For a shorter duration of activity, a dose rate of 3-10mg/kg bodyweight (depending on species and age) i/m or i/v, provides a duration of action of 24 hours following a single injection.
PA: For a prolonged duration of activity, a dose rate of 10-20mg/kg bodyweight (depending on species and age) i/m only, provides a duration of action of 48 hours following a single injection.
Withholding Period
Shorter Action (SA)
Milk: 6 milkings (72 hours)
Meat: Cattle, sheep and pigs – 10 days; Horses – 63 days
Prolonged Action (PA)
Milk: 10 milkings (120 hours)
Meat: Cattle, sheep and pigs – 14 days (PA not recommended for horses)
Not for use in bobby calves.
ACVM No: A3308
AVAILABLE ONLY UNDER VETERINARY AUTHORISATION
Additional Information
Pack Size: 100mL
Bar Code: 9 421005 401585
Pack Size: 250mL
Bar Code: 9 421005 401585
Further Details