Neomycin
NEOMYCIN ORAL SOLUTION
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FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
Indicated for the treatment and control of colibacillosis (bacterial enteritis) caused by Escherichia coli susceptible to neomycin sulfate in cattle (excluding veal calves), swine, sheep and goats.
Restricted Drug0Use Only As Directed (California)
For Oral Use in Animals Only
Dosage and Administration
Administer to cattle (excluding veal calves), swine, sheep and goats at a dose of 10 mg neomycin sulfate per pound of body weight in divided doses for a maximum of 14 days.
Dosage Schedule for treatment of colibacillosisBody Weight Per Day in Divided Doses
Herd Treatment
Individual Animal Treatment
PRECAUTIONS
To administer the stated dosage, the concentration of neomycin required in medicated water must be adjusted to compensate for variation in age and weight of animal, the nature and severity of disease signs, and environmental temperature and humidity, each of which affects water consumption.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Contains per mL: neomycin sulfate 200 mg equivalent to 140 mg neomycin
If symptoms persist after using this preparation for 2 or 3 days, consult a veterinarian. If symptoms such as fever, depression, or going off feed develop, oral neomycin is not indicated as the sole treatment since systemic levels of neomycin are not obtained due to low absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
Important
Treatment should continue 24 to 48 hours beyond remission of disease symptoms, but not to exceed a total of 14 consecutive days. Animals not drinking or eating should be treated individually by drench.
Residue Warnings
Not for human use. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue treatment prior to slaughter by at least the number of days listed below for appropriate species:
Cattle................................................................................. 1 day
Sheep................................................................................ 2 days
Swine and Goats................................................................ 3 days
A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
A milk discard period has not been established for this product in lactating dairy cattle. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older.
Use of more than one product containing Neomycin or failure to follow withdrawal times may result in illegal drug residues.
Store at controlled room temperature 20o to 25oC (68 to 77oF) (see USP).
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NEOMYCIN LIQUID
ANTIBACTERIAL
FOR ORAL USE ONLY
ANADA 200-379, Approved by FDA
NeomycinNeomycin LIQUID
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