Tetramed 324 Hca 2 Lb

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General Drug Information and Indications

Oxytetracycline water-soluble powder for bacterial infections in poultry, fish, and horses. Oxytetracycline HCl water-soluble powder formulation. Bacteriostatic tetracycline — 30S ribosomal subunit binding → protein synthesis inhibition. Administered in drinking water for livestock and fish. Absorbed from GI tract; broad spectrum against susceptible bacterial and intracellular pathogens. Key information Oxytetracycline long-acting injectable. Refrigerate. Deep IM injection only — IV/SC causes severe tissue necrosis. Food animal withdrawal times required.

How to Give this Medication

Oral water medication: dissolve in drinking water at prescribed concentration. Ensure animals consume medicated water as primary source. 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

GI: diarrhea, anorexia. Photosensitivity. Water solubility/palatability issues at high concentrations. Crystalline renal deposits at high doses. Withdrawal times for food animals.

Precautions

For animals Tetracycline water-soluble powder. Ensure adequate water intake. Observe food animal withdrawal times for milk and meat. Avoid in young animals (bone/tooth discoloration). For people handling this medication Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Keep out of reach of children. If accidental ingestion occurs, contact Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Tetracycline water-soluble powder — Keep out of reach of children. Pregnant women and women of childbearing age should avoid contact. Avoid inhaling powder. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. after handling.

Overdose

Contact your veterinarian. Long-acting oxytetracycline overdose causes severe tissue necrosis at injection site and potential kidney toxicity.

Tetramed 324 Hca 2 Lb dosage forms

ProductStrengthFormSizeType
TETRAMED 324 HCA 2 LB 324GM/LB POWDER: TETRACYCLINE HCL324 GMPowder1Commercial

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)