OXYNOR 10

OXYNOR 10

Oxytetracycline 10% Injection

Composition

Each ml contains:

• Oxytetracycline (as hydrochloride) .......... 100 mg

• Excipients ........................................ q.s. to 1 ml

Pharmaceutical Form

Sterile injectable solution.

Therapeutic Class

Broad-spectrum antibiotic (Tetracycline group).

Indications

OXYNOR 10 is indicated for the treatment of bacterial infections caused by microorganisms susceptible to oxytetracycline, including:

• Respiratory tract infections

• Gastrointestinal infections

• Septicemia

• Mastitis

• Metritis

• Foot rot

• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Secondary bacterial infections

Target Species

• Cattle

• Sheep

• Goats

• Camels

Mechanism of Action

Oxytetracycline inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing amino acid incorporation and bacterial growth.
It exhibits bacteriostatic activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, rickettsia, chlamydia, and mycoplasma.

Dosage & Administration

Cattle, Sheep, Goats & Camels:

• 5–10 mg Oxytetracycline/kg body weight

• (Equivalent to 1 ml per 10–20 kg body weight)

Route of Administration:

• Intramuscular (IM)

• Subcutaneous (SC)

Treatment duration: 3–5 days, or as directed by the veterinarian.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines

• Do not use in animals with severe liver or kidney dysfunction

• Avoid use in animals producing milk for human consumption unless approved

Side Effects

• Local irritation or swelling at injection site

• Rare hypersensitivity reactions

Withdrawal Period (indicative – subject to local regulations)

• Meat:

  • Cattle: 21–28 days

  • Sheep & Goats: 14–21 days

• Milk:

  • Not permitted for use in lactating animals

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C

• Protect from light

• Do not freeze

Presentation

• 50 ml

• 100 ml

• 250 ml multidose vials