VETDOX 500
**VETDOX 500 – 1 kg** **Oral Antibiotic Powder** **Indications:** Doxycycline Hyclate is an antibacterial agent belonging to the tetracycline group.
Its mechanism of action is based on its ability to bind to the 30S ribosomal subunit, which prevents protein synthesis within the cell.
Doxycycline Hyclate is used to treat infections in calves, lambs, and poultry caused by organisms sensitive to doxycycline, especially respiratory infections.
**Contraindications:** Not to be administered to animals with hypersensitivity to tetracyclines (such as doxycycline).
**Special Precautions:** The amount of drinking water consumed by animals is affected by temperature and health conditions.
The concentration of the active ingredient should be adjusted according to the water consumed to ensure animals receive the recommended dose.
**Withdrawal Period:** – **Meat:** Calves, lambs, and young goats: 14 days.
– **Poultry:** 7 days.
– **Eggs:** Not for use in laying hens producing eggs for human consumption.
**Interactions with Other Drugs:** Concurrent use with other antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins, should be avoided.
**Dosage and Administration:** – **Calves, Lambs, and Young Goats (pre-ruminant):** The general dose is 10 mg of doxycycline per kg of body weight daily.
The treatment duration is 3-5 days.
The daily dose should be divided (based on the number of feedings) and diluted in milk.
– **Poultry:** The general dose is 25 mg of doxycycline per kg of body weight daily, diluted in water.
The treatment duration is 3-5 days.
