Ferocol-4800 WS 1KG
Powder for oral administration
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 aminals 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 litres 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.
Packaging: 1 kg
