Compositions
Each 100g of Cephoxin contains:
– Oxytetracycline (as HCL) 25g
– Cephalexine M.H 10g
Product description
Cephoxin is the trade name of a water soluble powder containing the two broad spectrum antibiotics Oxytetracycline and Cephalexine to resist and to get rid of Mycoplasma and the infectious gram+ve and gram-ve bacteria
Indications
– Cephoxine is indicated for treatment of Mycoplasmosis that effect lung (Pneumonia), air sacs, heart, eyes (Ophthalmitis, Conjunctivitis), joints (Arthritis) and testicles
– Cephoxine is indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract infections (as Enteritis, Bacterial diarrhea) and respiratory tract infections (as CRD, Bronchitis, Bronchopneumonia, Pneumonia, Sinusitis) that are caused by the sensitive bacteria to Oxytetracycline or Cephalexine (E.coli, Pasteurella, Haemophilus , Klebsiella, Shigella,Yersinia, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Clostridium, Coxiella burnetii, Chlamydia, Brucella, Avibacterium paragallinarum) in calves, lambs, kids and poultry
– Cephoxine is indicated for treatment of Infectious Coryza in poultry
– Cephoxine aids in the treatment of Septicemia in immature ruminant
– Cephoxine is indicated for the treatment of Shipping fever in immature ruminant
– Cephoxine is indicated for treatment of lameness in immature ruminant
– Cephoxine is indicated for prevention of Secondary bacterial infections to viral infections
Dosage
– Immature ruminant (calves,lambs,kids): 1-2g\10kg b.w for 3-5 days.
– Poultry: 0.5-1g\1 liter water for 3-5 days
Contraindications
– Not to be used in cases of hypersensitivity to Oxytetracycline or Cephalexin
– Not to be used in animals that have renal or hepatic insufficiency
– Not to be used in mature cattle or mature ruminant
Drug Interactions
– Avoid giving Cephoxine with solutions that contain Aluminum, Magnesium & Calcium
– Avoid giving Cephoxine with Penicillins, Cephalosporins & Aminoglycosides
– Avoid giving Cephoxine with Tetracyclines, Chloramphenicol, Macrolides & Lincosamides.
Side Effects
– It may cause tooth discoloration
– It may cause diarrhea
Packaging
Alaminum foil packet of 200g, 1 kg
Withdrawal time
– Meat: 7 days
Storage
Keep in cool (under 25 C) & dark place away from sunrays and the reach of children