Noromycin - La-300 - 250ml
General Drug Information and Indications
Long-acting oxytetracycline for susceptible bacterial infections in cattle; respiratory disease, pinkeye, anaplasmosis.
Long-acting oxytetracycline injectable (LA-300 formulation). Mechanism: bacteriostatic tetracycline — binds 30S ribosomal subunit → inhibits protein synthesis. 300 mg/mL formulation in vehicle providing prolonged tissue concentrations. Active against Pasteurella, Mannheimia, Moraxella, rickettsiae, Mycoplasma.
Key information
Oxytetracycline 300 long-acting injectable. Refrigerate. Deep IM only. Beef withdrawal: 28 days. Milk: 96 hours. Shake well.
How to Give this Medication
SQ (cattle) or as directed for species. Shake well before each use. before use. Inject into appropriate site. Store at room temperature; protect from light.
If a dose is missed
This medication is administered by a veterinarian or veterinary staff in a clinical setting. Missed doses are managed by your veterinary team — contact your veterinarian to reschedule.
Side Effects
Injection site reactions (tissue irritation, swelling, necrosis). GI: diarrhea. Photosensitivity. Renal/hepatic toxicity (high doses). Withdrawal times for food animals.
Precautions
For animals
See oxytetracycline. Observe food animal withdrawal times for milk and meat. IM site reactions. Use with caution in pregnant animals.
For people handling this medication
Wear gloves when handling. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Long-acting oxytetracycline — Keep out of reach of children. Pregnant women and women of childbearing age should avoid contact. Wear gloves. Avoid skin contact.
Overdose
Contact your veterinarian. Long-acting oxytetracycline overdose causes tissue injury at injection site and kidney damage.
Noromycin - La-300 - 250ml dosage forms
| Product | Strength | Form | Size | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOROMYCIN - LA-300 - 250ML | — | — | 1 | Commercial |
Sources
This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual (merckvetmanual.com); Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (Plumb, D.C., app.plumbs.com)