Composition
Contains per gram powder:
Colistin sulphate…………………………. 100mg(30 000 IU).
Carrier ad…………………………………….1g
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.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to colistin.
Administration to animals with a serious impaired renal function.
Administration to aminals with an active microbiological digestion.
Side effects
Renal dysfunction, neurotoxicity and neuromuscular blockade.
Dosage
For oral administration:
Calves,goats and sheep : Twice daily 1 gram per 80 kg. body weight for 5 - 7 days.
Poultry and swine : 1 kg per 4000 - 8000 litre drinking water for 5-7 days
1kg per 2000 - 4000 kg feed for 5 - 7 days.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
Withdrawal times
For meat: 7 days.
Warning
Keep out of reach of children.
Packing
100gram/sachet, 1000gram/drum