Oxykel 20 LA - 100 ML

Product Overview

Oxykel 20 LA is a premium long-acting injectable antibiotic specifically formulated for the effective management and treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections in livestock. This powerful veterinary solution contains 20% oxytetracycline, a well-established broad-spectrum antibiotic known for its efficacy against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Designed to provide sustained therapeutic levels for several days, Oxykel 20 LA significantly simplifies treatment protocols for veterinarians and farmers, ensuring consistent drug concentration at the infection site. Its long-acting properties reduce the frequency of administration, minimizing stress on animals and optimizing treatment compliance.

Benefits of Use

• Long-Acting Efficacy: Provides sustained therapeutic drug levels for up to 3-5 days, reducing the need for frequent injections.
• Broad-Spectrum Activity: Effective against a wide array of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria commonly causing infections in livestock.
• Convenient Treatment: Simplifies treatment regimens, making it easier for veterinarians and farmers to manage animal health.
• Reduced Stress: Fewer injections mean less handling and stress for treated animals.
• Versatile Application: Suitable for various bacterial infections including respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, and skin infections.

How to Use

1. Ensure the animal is properly restrained to minimize stress and ensure safe administration.
2. Select an appropriate injection site, typically intramuscular (IM) in the neck or gluteal region, or subcutaneous (SC).
3. Cleanse the injection site thoroughly with an antiseptic solution.
4. Aspirate the syringe to ensure a blood vessel has not been entered.
5. Administer the recommended dose: Typically 1 ml per 10 kg body weight (equivalent to 20 mg oxytetracycline per kg body weight) via deep intramuscular injection. Do not administer more than 20 ml at a single injection site.
6. Massage the injection site gently after withdrawal of the needle to aid dispersion.
7. Always consult with a veterinarian for precise dosage and administration instructions based on the specific condition and animal species.

Caution & Warnings

• For veterinary use only.
• Do not administer intravenously.
• Not for use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption, during the specified withdrawal period.
• Observe specified withdrawal periods for meat and milk prior to slaughter or milk consumption.
• Avoid administering concurrently with bacteriostatic antibiotics (e.g., macrolides, lincosamides, chloramphenicol) as antagonism may occur.
• Local irritation and swelling may occur at the injection site, which typically resolves without intervention.
• Hypersensitivity reactions can occur in susceptible animals. In case of allergic reaction, administer adrenaline immediately.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Dispose of unused product and waste material according to local requirements.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Oxytetracycline dihydrate equivalent to 200 mg/ml Oxytetracycline base.
Excipients: Magnesium oxide, povidone, monoethanolamine, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, water for injection (q.s. to 1 ml).

Product Details

• Volume: 100 ml
• Formulation: Long-acting injectable solution
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Oxytetracycline 20% w/v
• Manufacturer: Kela NV
• Target Species: Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Swine