Vetcol-4800 WS

Composition:Contains per gram powder: Colistin sulphate........................................ 4 800 000 IU. Carrier ad.................................................................... 1 g.  Description: Colistin is an antibiotic from the group of polymyxins with a bactericidal action against Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli, Haemophilus and Salmonella. Since colistin is absorbed for a very small part after oral administration only gastrointestinal indications are relevant. Indications:Gastrointestinal infections caused by colistin sensitive bacteria like E. coli, Haemophilus and Salmonella spp. in calves, goats, poultry, sheep and swine. Contra-Indications: Hypersensitivity to colistin. Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal function. Administration to aminals with an active microbial digestion. Side effects: Renal dysfunction, neurotoxicity and neuromuscular blockade. Dosage: For oral administration: Calves, goats and sheep : Twice daily 1 g per 80 kg body weight for 5 - 7 days. Poultry and swine: 1 kg per 4000 - 8000 litres of drinking water or 2000 - 4000 kg of feed for 5 - 7 days. Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only. Withdrawal times: - For meat: 7 days. Packaging: 1 kg