Oxycare Tablets for Dogs
Target species
Dogs
4.2 Indications for use, specifying the target species
For the treatment of dogs with bacterial infections sensitive to tetracycline
therapy only. Soft tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or
Streptococcus spp. have been shown to be highly sensitive. Respiratory
infections caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica are also commonly sensitive.
4.3 Contraindications
Contraindicated for use in animals with hypersensitivity to any tetracycline.
4.4 Special warnings for each target species
Not applicable.
4.5 Special precautions for use
i. Special precautions for use in animals
Oxytetracycline is deposited in growing teeth and bones and may
cause yellow discolouration. It also crosses the placenta. For this
reason it is not recommended in late pregnancy or in young animals.
Caution must be taken in treating animals with renal or hepatic
dysfunction; in such cases it may be necessary to reduce dosage
levels.
ii. Special precautions for the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
If you know you are hypersensitive (allergic) to oxytetracycline, do not
handle the product.
In the event of accidental ingestion, flush mouth with plenty of water
and seek medical advice.
In the event of eye contact, flush thoroughly with clean, running water.
If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Wash hands after use.
iii. Other precautions
None
4.6 Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
Prolonged use of antibiotics of all types may promote the overgrowth of
non-susceptible organisms to that antibiotic. Where it occurs therapy should
be discontinued and appropriate control of the organisms substituted.
4.7 Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Oxytetracycline crosses the placenta. The product should not be used in late
pregnancy.
4.8 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
The product must not be given concurrently with milk or antacids.
4.9 Amounts to be administered and administration route
For oral administration
An initial dose of 50mg/kg bodyweight should be given, followed by
subsequent doses of 25mg/kg every 12 hours for 5 days. To be taken by
mouth at least one hour before or two hours after feeding.
4.10 Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
Gastric lavage may be beneficial in the first hours after ingestion and milk will
reduce absorption. Most common signs of overdose would be vomiting,
anorexia and/or diarrhoea, in which case fluid and electrolytes should be
administered.
4.11 Withdrawal period(s)
N/A
5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Oxytetracycline
ATC Vet Code: QJ01AA06
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Antibiotic of the tetracycline group, with a broad spectrum of activity against
Mycoplasma, Chlamydia and Rickettsia and a range of Gram-positive and
Gram-negative bacteria. (Little activity against E. coli, Salmonella, Proteus
and Pseudomonads.) Tetracyclines are bacteriostatic; bacterial sensitivity
testing is advisable to preclude resistance in the target infecting bacteria.
6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
Cellulose microcrystalline
Lactose monohydrate
Sodium Starch glycollate Type A
Magnesium stearate
Silica,colloidal hydrated
Coating
Purified Water
Hypromellose (HPMC) 6
Talc
Titanium dioxide
Hydroxypropylcellulose
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350
Quinoline Yellow (E104)
Riboflavin (E101)
Sunset Yellow (E110)
Ferric oxide yellow (E172)
6.2 Incompatibilities
Aluminium, magnesium and calcium interfere with absorption of
oxytetracycline; it must not be given concurrently with milk or antacids.
6.3 Shelf life
Shelf-life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 3
years.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
Do not store above 25C.
Protect from light.
Return any ¼ tablet to the pot and use within 48 hours
6.5 Nature and composition of immediate packaging
A white, polypropylene tub with a low density polyethylene packing with a
white, low density polyethylene cap (push fit), containing 1000 tablets.
6.6 Special precautions for the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal
product or waste materials derived from the use of such products, if
appropriate
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from
such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance
with local requirements.
Sizes:
250mg
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Under £49.00 | Under 250 grams | £3.49 |
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