Description
Oxytetracycline and Flunixin Meglumine injection is a combination veterinary medication used to treat bacterial infections in livestock, particularly Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) caused by Mannheimia haemolytica. It combines a broad-spectrum antibiotic (oxytetracycline) with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (flunixin) for analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effects. Typically administered as a deep intramuscular injection to cattle, it provides sustained antibacterial action for 5-6 days while managing fever.
Key Details
- Active Ingredients: Generally 300 mg/mL Oxytetracycline (as dihydrate or HCl) and 20 mg/mL Flunixin (as meglumine).
- Indications: Treatment of respiratory infections, mastitis, metritis, and other infections caused by oxytetracycline-sensitive organisms in cattle, sheep, and goats.
- Dosage & Administration: Usually given via deep intramuscular injection to cattle at a rate of 1 mL per 10 kg body weight (equivalent to 30 mg/kg oxytetracycline and 2 mg/kg flunixin).
- Effect Duration: The antibacterial action lasts 5-6 days, but the anti-inflammatory effect (flunixin) lasts only about 24-36 hours.
- Withdrawal Periods: Meat withdrawal is typically 28-35 days after the last treatment, depending on the dose and local regulations.
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