Nitox 200 for cattle: application and instructions, dosage and contraindications

Cattle, like other farm and herd animals, are subject to a galaxy of bacterial attacks, often accompanied by severe inflammatory processes. The use of the antibacterial agent "Nitox 200" for the treatment of bovine infections allows you to effectively deal with various types of pathogenic bacteria and achieve good results after a single injection.

Form of release, composition and packaging of the drug

"Nitox 200" is a viscous injection solution intended for intramuscular injection. The composition includes an antibiotic component of the tetracycline series - oxytetracycline in hydrated form in the amount of 200 milligrams per 1 milliliter of the total volume of the solution.

The presence in the composition of the auxiliary component, magnesium oxide, causes the formation of a magnesium complex of the main active substance, due to which the action of the agent is prolonged up to 3 days after injection. The standard treatment regimen for most diseases is a single intramuscular injection of an antibiotic. "Nitox 200" is recommended as a remedy for a number of infectious and inflammatory diseases. The drug is allowed to be administered for diarrhea in a calf (which often becomes an alarming problem among young animals), at strictly recommended doses.

Injection solution "Nitox 200" is packed in dark glass bottles for running in with rubber stoppers under an aluminum cap with a volume of 20, 50, 100 milliliters.

Indications for use

Oxytetracycline in prolonged form, contained in Nitox 200, exhibits antibacterial activity against various types of pathogens.

The spectrum of active effects of the drug extends to representatives of pathogenic flora of various structure and nature, among the list of which are:

• streptococci;
• staphylococci;
• clostridia;
• corynebacteria;
• salmonella;
• fusobacteria;
• Eisherichia;
• chlamydia;
• spirochetes.

"Nitox 200" inhibits the assembly of protein molecules in a bacterial cell, which leads to growth arrest and prevents the reproduction of pathogens (bacteriostatic effect). The injected drug circulates in the bloodstream with a therapeutic concentration of up to 72 hours.

"Nitox 200" is indicated for the treatment of infections in cattle caused by antibiotic-susceptible bacteria, among which are:

• respiratory manifestations;
• inflammatory processes in the mammary glands;
• enzootic abortion;
• keratitis and conjunctivitis;
• pasteurellosis;
• triple symptomatic complex endometritis-mastitis-agalactia;
• purulent, wound, postpartum infections;
• hoof rot;
• peritonitis;
• infection of the umbilical wound.

The drug is also used for intestinal bacterial infections, parasitic infestations (anaplasmosis), signs of bacterial complications after viral diseases.

Instructions for the use of "Nitox 200" for cows

The antibiotic is intended for animals with characteristic signs of bacterial infection and inflammation.The injection drug is injected into the deep-lying muscle layers at a time, having previously calculated the dosage. For the treatment of cows, it is necessary to use 1 milliliter of the solution per 10 kilograms of animal weight.

A dose of "Nitox 200" over 20 milliliters requires the distribution of the total volume of the solution at different points for fractional injection.

In case of severe infections, it is possible to repeat the injection 72 hours after the first treatment. The missed dose does not require compensation, the treatment course is continued as usual.

When should not be used?

Before using the drug, you should consider the restrictions on its use. "Nitox 200" has the following contraindications:

• hypersensitivity to the components of the composition;
• severe kidney dysfunction, kidney failure;
• fungal diseases.

Relative contraindications are pregnancy and lactation. Treatment should be carried out by a veterinarian, with an assessment of the ratio of potential risk and possible benefit.

Are there any side effects?

Therapy with the use of "Nitox 200" can provoke the development of undesirable reactions of the animal's body, most of which do not require medical intervention and pass on their own. The following side effects have been reported:

• local response in the injection area (redness, itching of the skin);
• allergic manifestations;
• candidiasis.

Severe forms of fungal infections, inflammation at the injection site of the solution, loss of appetite occur with a long treatment course or exceeding the recommended dosage. The development of complications requires the discontinuation of the use of the drug and the provision of symptomatic medical care, including the injection of calcium preparations.

Special instructions and measures for personal prevention

"Nitox 200" is not used in conjunction with hormonal agents based on glucocorticoids and estrogen compounds. Penicillins and cephalosporins reduce the effectiveness of oxytetracycline. Meat slaughter of cattle is possible after 28 days from the moment of treatment with the drug. If slaughtered earlier, the meat is suitable for animal feeding. Oxytetracycline passes into milk that is allowed to be fed to animals after boiling. For the safe use of milk by a person, it is necessary to wait 1 week after the injection.

Personal Prevention

Interaction with the drug requires compliance with the standard rules for the safe handling of the chemical and the norms of personal hygiene.It is recommended to limit direct contact with the composition as much as possible, wash hands in soapy water after the procedure. If the product gets on the skin and mucous membranes, it is necessary to rinse the areas with water, if the condition worsens, you should seek medical help. The remaining container from the antibiotic solution cannot be used in everyday life.

Storage conditions and expiration date

Nitox 200 should be stored in a dark place, out of the reach of children and animals, isolated from household items at a temperature range of 0 °С to +20 °С, in its original packaging.

Expiration date

1.5 years from date of manufacture. An opened bottle must be used within 28 days.

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