Ashoxy 1000®
Oxytetracycline
Ashoxy 1000®
What is this medicine?
Ashoxy 1000® refers to antibacterial drugs of the tetracycline group for the treatment and prevention of bacterial diseases caused by microorganisms that are sensitive to oxytetracycline. Ashoxy 1000® is indicated for the treatment of bacterial enteritis caused by E.Coli, Salmonella, Cholerae suis, as well as for the treatment of bacterial pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multoclda. The drug is used in cattle for the treatment of respiratory infections, necrobacteriosis, abscesses, wound infections, postoperative and postpartum infections, mastitis, keratoconjunctivitis; sheep, goats for the treatment of enzootic abortions, pneumonia and peritonitis, foot rot, mastitis, umbilical sepsis, purulent arthritis, postoperative, wound and postpartum infections; pigs for the treatment of respiratory infections, MMA syndrome (mastitis - metritis - agalactia), swine erysipelas, mastitis, umbilical sepsis, purulent arthritis, atrophic rhinitis, abscesses, postoperative, wound and postpartum infections.
What is the composition of this medicine?
Each tavlet contains:
What are the indications for using this medicine?
Ashoxy is indicated for the treatment of diseases due to or associated with oxytetracycline susceptible organisms like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E. coli, Haemophilus, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Rickettsia, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. in cattle, goats, sheep, pig, and horses.
Dosage information
As prescribed by the veterinarian.
Withdrawal period
- Cattle, horses: 6 days
- Sheep and goats: 14 days
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
Oxytetracycline and tetracycline given to young animals can cause discoloration of teeth to a yellow or brown colour. High dosages or chronic administration may delay bone growth and healing. Tetracyclines can sometimes cause nausea, vomiting, anorexia and diarrhoea.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Store it in a cool and dry place. Protect from the direct sunlight.
