Soludox 500 mg/g powder for use in drinking water 1kg

Target species Pigs and chickens (broiler, pullet, breeder). Indications for use Pigs: For the treatment of the clinical signs associated with porcine respiratory disease caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae susceptible to doxycycline. Chickens: Where clinical disease is present in the flock, to reduce mortality, morbidity, clinical signs and to reduce lesions due to Pasteurellosis caused by Pasteurella multocida or to reduce morbidity and lesions due to respiratory infections caused by Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT). Contraindications Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Do not use in animals with an impaired liver function. Special precautions for use in animals Due to likely variability (time, geographical), in susceptibility of bacteria to doxycycline, especially susceptibility of A. pleuropneumoniae and O. rhinotracheale which may differ from country to country and even farm to farm, bacteriological sampling and susceptibility testing are recommended. Use of the product should be based on the culture and sensitivity of micro-organisms from diseased cases on the farm. If this is not possible, therapy should be based on local (regional, farm level) epidemiological information about susceptibility of the target bacteria. As eradication of the target pathogens may not be achieved, medication should therefore be combined with good management practices, e.g. good hygiene, proper ventilation, no overstocking. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals If you know you are allergic to the tetracycline class of antibiotics, special care should be taken when handling this product or the medicated solution. During preparation and administration of the medicated drinking water, skin contact with the product and inhalation of dust particles should be avoided. Wear impermeable gloves (e.g. rubber or latex) and an appropriate dust mask (e.g. disposable half-mask respirator conforming to European Standard EN149) when applying the product. In the event of eye or skin contact, rinse the affected area with large amounts of clean water and if irritation occurs, seek medical attention. Wash hands and contaminated skin immediately after handling the product. If you develop symptoms following exposure such as skin rash, you should seek medical advice and show this warning to the physician. Swelling of the face, lips or eyes, or difficulty with breathing are more serious symptoms and require urgent medical attention. Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling the product. Take measures to avoid producing dust when incorporating the product into water. Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes when handling the product to prevent sensitisation and contact dermatitis. Adverse reactions Tetracyclines may, in very rare cases, induce photosensitivity and allergic reactions. If suspected adverse reactions occur, treatment should be discontinued. Inform your veterinary surgeon if adverse reactions occur that are not stated. Use during pregnancy and lactation Doxycycline has a low affinity for forming complexes with calcium and studies have demonstrated that doxycycline scarcely affects skeleton formation. No negative effects were observed in poultry after the administration of therapeutic doses of doxycycline. In the absence of specific studies the use of the product is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation. Interactions Do not combine with antibiotics that are bacteriocidal, e.g. penicillins or cephalosporins. Absorption of doxycycline can be decreased in the presence of high quantities of calcium, iron, magnesium or aluminium in the diet. Do not administer together with antacids, kaolin and iron preparations. It is advised that the interval between the administration of other products containing polyvalent cations should be 1-2 hours because they limit the absorption of tetracyclines. Doxycycline increases the action of anticoagulants. The solubility of the product is pH dependent and it will precipitate if mixed in alkaline solution. Do not store the drinking water in metallic containers.
Vat Rate: 20%