< h2>Oxytetra 50% W. S.For the treatment and prevention of diseasesof bacterial etiology in farm birdsGeneral informationTrade name of the drug: Oxytetra 50% W. S. (Oxytetra 50% W. S.).International nonproprietary name: oxytetracycline.Dosage form: powder for oral administration.Oxytetra 50% W. S. in 1 g contains as the active substance oxytetracycline hydrochloride - 500 mg, and as an auxiliary substance lactose – up to 1 g.In appearance, the Occiteter is 50% W. S. it is a light yellow powder; it is easily soluble in water.Oxytetra 50% W. S. they are produced packaged in 0.1 and 1 kg packages in hermetically sealed laminated bags of the appropriate capacity.Store the drug in the closed packaging of the manufacturer in a dry, protected from light place, separate from food and feed, at a temperature of 5 0C to 20 0C.The shelf life of the drug under the conditions of storage in a closed package is 2 years from the date of production, after opening the package-28 days.< br>It is forbidden to use the drug after the expiration date.Oxytetra 50% W. S. keep out of the reach of children.Unused medicinal product is disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the legislation.Pharmacological propertiesOxytetra 50% W. S. it belongs to the antibacterial drugs of the tetracycline group.Oxytetracycline hydrochloride, which is part of the drug, has a wide spectrum of antibacterial action, inhibits the growth and development of most Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms, including streptococci, staphylococci, Escherichia, Salmonella, pasteurella, Clostridium, actinobacteria, as well as some types of mycoplasma, rickettsia, chlamydia and protozoa.The mechanism of bacteriostatic action is based on the suppression of microbial cell protein synthesis (blockade of ribosome function) and blockade of RNA synthesis.After oral administration of the drug, oxytetracycline is well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, penetrates into most organs and tissues, reaching a maximum concentration in the blood after 1-1. 5 hours, and is kept at the therapeutic level for 10-12 hours after administration. The antibiotic is excreted from the body mainly in unchanged form with bile and urine.Oxytetra 50% W. S. according to the degree of exposure to the body, it belongs to moderately dangerous substances (hazard class 3 according to GOST 12.1.007).Application procedureOxytetra 50% W. S. is prescribed to broiler chickens and repair young birds for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes for respiratory infections and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of bacterial etiology caused by pathogens sensitive to tetracyclines.It is forbidden to use the drug to laying hens and repair young chickens older than 16 weeks of age, due to its accumulation in eggs.Oxytetra 50% W. S. apply to birds orally individually or in a group way with water for drinking in a daily dose of 60 g per 100 liters of drinking water for 3-5 days.The therapeutic solution is prepared daily based on the daily water requirements of birds.During the treatment period, the therapeutic solution should be the only source of drinking water.In the case of an overdose of the drug, it is possible to reduce the consumption of poultry feed and water, reduce weight gain. In these cases, general measures are used to eliminate the drug from the body.The features of the drug's action during its first use and cancellation were not revealed.You should avoid skipping the next dose of the drug, as this can lead to a decrease in its therapeutic effectiveness. In case of missing one dose, the use of the drug is resumed in the same dosage and according to the same scheme.When using an Oxytetre of 50% W. S. in accordance with these instructions, side effects and complications in birds, as a rule, are not observed.< br>Oxytetra 50% W. S. should not be used together with bactericidal antibiotics, kaolin, preparations and feed additives containing iron, magnesium, calcium and aluminum, due to a pronounced decrease in the antibacterial effect of the drug.Slaughter of birds for meat is allowed no earlier than 15 days after the last application of Oxytetra 50% W. S. The meat of birds that were forcibly killed before the deadline can be used as food for fur-bearing animals.Personal prevention measuresAll work with Oxytetra 50% W. S. must be carried out with the use of protective clothing and personal protective equipment (rubber gloves, safety glasses, respirator).It is forbidden to drink, smoke or eat while working. At the end of the work, wash your face and hands thoroughly with soap and rinse your mouth with water.In case of accidental contact of the drug with the skin or mucous membranes of the eye, they should be washed with plenty of water. People with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug should avoid direct contact with Oxytetra 50% W. S. In case of allergic reactions or accidental ingestion of the drug in the human body, you should immediately contact a medical institution (have the instructions for use of the drug or the label).Empty bags from under the drug may not be used for household purposes, they are subject to disposal with household waste.Manufacturer< / h3> "CEVA Sante Animale"; La Ballastiere-B. P. 126, 33501 Libourne Cedex, France.