Composition:
Contains per gram powder:
Colistin Sulphate……..………………………………………………………….. 4 800 000 IU.
Carrier ad..……………..……………………………………………………………..……… 1 g.
Description:
Colistin is an antibiotic from the group of polymyxins with a bactericidal action against Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli, Haemophilus and Salmonella. Since colistin is absorbed for a very small part after oral administration only gastrointestinal indications are relevant.
Indications:
Gastrointestinal infections caused by colistin sensitive bacteria like E. coli, Haemophilus and Salmonella spp., in calves, goats, poultry, sheep and swine.
Contra-indications:
Hypersensitivity to colistin.
Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal function.
Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.
Side effects:
Renal dysfunction, neurotoxicity and neuromuscular blockade.
Dosage:
For oral administration:
Calves, goats and sheep: Twice daily 1 g per 80 kg body weight for 5 - 7 days.
Poultry and swine: 1 kg per 4000 - 8000 liters of drinking water or 2000 - 4000 kg of feed for 5 - 7 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal times
- For meat: 7 days.
Warning
Keep out of reach of children.
Packing
Sachet of 100 g and jar of 500 and 1000 g.
