Doxycycline belongs to the group of tetracycline and acts bacteriostatic against many Gram-positive and Gran-negative bacteria like Bordetella, Campylobacter, E.coli, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. Doxycycline is also active against Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Rickettsia spp. The action of doxycycline is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Doxycycline has a great affinity to the lungs and is therefore especially useful for treatment of bacterial respiratory infections.

Indications

Chickens (broilers):
Prevention and treatment of chronic respiratory disease (CRD) and mycoplasmosis caused by microorganisms sensitive to doxycycline.

Pigs:
Prevention of clinical respiratory disease due to Pasteurella multocida and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae sensitive to doxycycline.

The presence of the disease in the herd should be established before treatment.

Administration and Dosage

For oral administration. Chickens (broilers): 11.5 – 23 mg doxycycline hyclate / kg body weight / day, corresponding to 0.1 – 0.2 ml Doxysol Oral per kg body weight, for 3-5 consecutive days. Pigs: 11.5 mg doxycycline hyclate/ kg body weight / day, corresponding to 0.1 ml of Doxysol Oral per kg body weight, for 5 consecutive days.

Side Effect

Allergic and photosensitivity reactions can occur. Intestinal flora may be affected if treatment is very prolonged, and this may result in digestive disturbance.

Withdrawal Times

- For meat & offal:
Chickens (broilers) : 7 days
Pigs : 7 days
- Eggs: Not permitted for use in laying birds producing eggs for human consumption.

Storage

Store below 25ºC, in a cool and dry place, and protect from light.

For Veterinary UseOnly , Keep out of reach of children