Oxytetracycline, Injectable

Oxytetracycline Injection is intended for use in the treatment of the following diseases in beef cattle; dairy cattle; calves, including preruminating (veal) calves; and swine when due to oxytetracycline-susceptible organisms:

Cattle:
Oxytetracycline Injection is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia and shipping fever complex associated with Pasteurella spp. and Haemophilus spp.; infectious bovine keratoconjuctivitis (pink eye) caused by Moraxella bovis; foot rot and diphtheria caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum; bacterial enteritis (scours) caused by Escherichia coli; wooden tongue caused by Actinobacillus lignieresii; leptospirosis caused by Leptospira pomona; and wound infections and acute metritis caused by strains of staphylococci and streptococci organisms sensitive to oxytetracycline.

Swine:
Oxytetracycline Injection is indicated in the treatment of bacterial enteritis (scours, colibacillosis) caused by Escherichia coli; pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multocida; and leptospirosis caused by Leptospira pomona. In sows, Oxytetracycline Injection is indicated as an aid in the control of infectious enteritis (baby pig scours, colibacillosis) in suckling pigs caused by Escherichia coli.

Each mL contains 200 mg of oxytetracycline base as amploteric oxytetracycline.

Indications: Oxytetracycline Injection (oxytetracycline) is a sterile, ready-to-use solution for the administration of the broad-spectrum antibiotic oxytetracycline by injection.
Each mL contains 200 mg of oxytetracycline base as amphoteric oxytetracycline.

Dosage and Administration: Oxytetracycline Injection is to be administered by intramuscular, subcutaneous (SC, under the skin) or intravenous injection to beef cattle; dairy cattle; and calves, including preruminating (veal) calves.

Withdrawal: Discontinue treatment at least 28 days prior to slaughter of cattle and swine. Milk taken from animals during treatment and for 96 hours after the last treatment must not be used for food.
Exceeding the highest recommended dosage level of drug per lb of body weight per day, administering more than the recommended number of treatments, and/or exceeding 10 mL intramuscularly or subcutaneously per injection site in adult beef and dairy cattle, and 5 mL intramuscularly per injection site in adult swine, may result in antibiotic residues beyond the withdrawal period.

Warning: Observe label directions and withdrawal times. Adverse reactions, including injection site swelling, restlessness, ataxia, trembling, respiratory abnormalities (labored breathing), collapse and possibly death have been reported. See product labeling for full product information.

Store at 59° to 86°F (15° to 30°C).
Keep from freezing.

Shipping: Ships via Ground. Overnight shipping available upon request for a $25 shipping fee on orders up to 5 lbs. Heavier orders require a custom quote. Overnight shipping is not eligible for free shipping.

Restrictions: Cannot ship to Canada. Veterinarian prescription required in all states effective June 11, 2023.