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<b>GEOMYCIN</b><b><sup>®</sup></b><b> 5.5%</b> 

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<i>soluble powder</i>

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<b><i>Composition</i></b>

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1 g contains 55 mg of oxytetracycline hydrochloride.

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<b><i>Action</i></b>

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Oxytetracycline is a broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antimicrobial antibiotic, which in the sensitive organisms interferes with protein synthesis. It is effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative organisms and inhibits the growth and multiplication of rickettsiae, mycoplasmas, Chlamydiae and actinomycetes. When administered orally, the powder is well resorbed, in the first place from the front part of the small intestines, and after 2-4 hours achieves efficient blood- and tissue-levels. Oxytetracycline is rapidly distributed in the body, its high concentrations can be found in the lungs, kidneys, liver, bile, spleen and bones. Most of it is excreted from the body unchanged, i. e. 20% of the dose via bile and intestines and over 50% through urine.

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<b><i>Indications</i></b>

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Treatment of primary and secondary bacterial infections of gastrointestinal, respiratory and genitourinary tracts, septicaemia caused by oxytetracycline-sensitive pathogens in poultry, large and small ruminants, swine, rodents, rabbits, fur-bearing animals and other animals. Some major indications are:

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<i>Ruminants:</i>

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<b><i>calves, lambs </i></b>in the<b><i> </i></b>pre-fattening period: prophylaxis of enteritis (<i>E. coli</i>); alleviation of stress condition.

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<b><i>steers </i></b>(over 160 kg of b. w.): prophylaxis of respiratory infections (infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, parainfluenza). Severe infections are treated with parenteral antibiotic, e. g. Geomycin<b><sup>®</sup></b><sup> </sup>retard.

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<i>Swine:</i>

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<b><i>Piglets/suckling piglets</i></b> - decreasing the incidence of gastrointestinal disorders during weaning;

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<b><i>Suckling piglets/fattening pigs</i></b> - treatment of respiratory infections (enzootic bronchopneumonia, atrophic rhinitis); control of adverse effects of the stress in transportation and crowding; treatment of eperythrozoonosis, etc.

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<b><i>- Sows/primiparous sows</i></b> - ante- and postpartum administration reduces excretion of the bacteria causing enteritis and controls mortality in piglets; prophylaxis of MMA syndrome; reduces the incidence of abortion and excretion of leptospira.

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<i>Poultry:</i>

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<b><i>broilers and poults:</i></b> reduction of early deaths;

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chronic respiratory disease complex - CRD (<i>Mycoplasma gallisepticum</i> and <i>E. coli</i>), reduction of mortality and alleviation of clinical symptoms;

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treatment of cholera (<i>Pasteurella</i> <i>multocida</i>);

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prevention of diseases during stress conditions - change of housing, vaccination, extreme temperature variations, (e. g. chilling or overheating);

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hexamitiasis in turkeys (<i>Hexamita</i> <i>meleagridis</i>) and infectious sinovitis in turkeys (<i>Mycoplasma synoviae</i>);

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bacterial infections associated with blue comb (transmissive and coronaviral enteritis);

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respiratory infections in turkeys caused by <i>E. coli</i>,<i> Pasteurella</i> spp. and <i>Erysipelothrix insidiosa</i>.

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<b><i>Contraindications</i></b>

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Severe hepatic or renal impairment.

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<b><i>Administration</i></b><b></b>

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Geomycin<b><sup>®</sup></b> powder is either dissolved in drinking water or given as a single dose dissolved in a small volume of water given by means of a sound. It can be given to some animals prior to meal, as top dressing (mixed priorly with a small portion of the ration). If given in drinking water, always prepare a fresh solution. Commonest duration of treatment is 3-5 days, which can be prolonged, if necessary.

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<b><i>Dosage</i></b><b></b>

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One teaspoonful of 5 mL contains 3.0 g of powder or 165 mg of oxytetracycline hydrochloride.

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<i>Calves, lambs:</i> 1.5-2.5 teaspoonful of powder/45 kg of b. w. twice daily (@ 10-20 mg of oxytetracycline hydrochloride/kg of b. w./day).

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<i>Cattle</i><b><i> </i></b><i>as functional ruminants</i><b><i>: </i></b>1 teaspoonful of powder/100 kg of b. w. twice daily (2-4 mg of oxytetracycline hydrochloride/kg of b. w./day).

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<i>Swine, rabbits, fur-bearing animals:</i> (chinchilla, mink): 1.5-4 teaspoonfuls of powder/20 kg of b. w. daily mixed with feed (10-30 mg of oxytetracycline hydrochloride/kg of b. w.) or dissolved in drinking water in the following ratios:

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Oxytetracycline hydrochloride levels

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88 mg/L

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275 mg/L

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(3 g)

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1.8 L

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0.6 L

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100 g

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62.5 L

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20.0 L

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150 g

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94.0 L

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30.0 L

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If given to swine with feed, add to 10 kg of feed 20-50 g of Geomycin<b><sup>®</sup></b><sup> </sup>5.5% powder (110-275 ppm of oxytetracycline hydrochloride).

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<i>Chicks and poults:</i> Relevant to severity of the infection, Geomycin<b><sup>®</sup></b> 5.5% soluble powder is given in the concentration of 66-264 mg/L.

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Oxytetracycline hydrochloride

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66 mg/L

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264 mg/L

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2.3 L

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83 L

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21 L

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125 L

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<b><i>Warnings and precautions</i></b>

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Prepare a fresh solution every day and ensure that it is the only source of drinking water. The powder should be completely dissolved. 

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It is inadvisable to give Geomycin<b><sup>®</sup></b> 5.5% powder in the slops, milk, milk supplements or silage.

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During treatment it is recommended that the feed has low mineral content, because in combination with bi- and trivalent cations (Ca, Mg, Fe) oxytetracycline creates microbiologically ineffective chelates.

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Concurrent administration of oxytetracycline and beta-lactam and/or aminoglycoside antibiotics is not recommended. 

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If the animals fail to respond to treatment 2-3 days from its onset, check the diagnosis and perform sensitivity tests for oxytetracycline.  

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Meat - calves, lambs, kids              10 days

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Meat - broilers, poult, swine            7 days

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Eggs             1 day

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Store in a dry place at controlled room temperature (up to 258C). Keep away from children. 

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Denoted on the packaging<b> </b>(5 years in the original pack).

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<b><i>Legal category</i></b>

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On prescription only.

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<b><i>Supply</i></b>

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Bottles with 100 g, 200 g and 1000 g

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Alu-sachets with 150 g.

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<b><i>Manufacturer</i></b><b></b>

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VETERINA Animal Health Ltd., Croatia

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