Description
Antibiotic
Composition
Each gram of Kimia Doxy 50® powder contains 577 mg of doxycycline hyclate (hydrochloride), equivalent to 500 mg of doxycycline base.
Indications
Indicated for the control, prevention, and treatment of a wide range of diseases caused by doxycycline-sensitive bacteria, including:
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Colibacillosis
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Pasteurellosis
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CRD (Chronic Respiratory Disease)
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Mycoplasmosis
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Infectious coryza
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Staphylococcal and streptococcal infections
Urinary excretion of doxycycline is lower than other tetracyclines; therefore, it is considered a suitable therapeutic option in cases of renal insufficiency.
Dosage and Administration
Poultry
10–20 mg of pure doxycycline per kg of live body weight per day,
or 200–400 g of Kimia Doxy 50® per 1,000 liters of drinking water for 3–5 days, depending on age and body weight.
Turkeys
200–400 g of Kimia Doxy 50® per 1,000 liters of drinking water for 3–5 days.
Note: Dosage and duration of treatment vary according to disease type and severity and should be determined by a veterinarian.
Contraindications
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Do not use in laying poultry producing eggs for human consumption.
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Contraindicated in poultry with severe hepatic disorders.
Drug Interactions
Avoid concurrent administration of Kimia Doxy 50® with:
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Beta-lactams
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Cephalosporins
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Aminoglycosides
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Divalent and trivalent cations such as aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and iron
