Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride
Storage: Store refrigerated between 2°C and 8°C (36°F-46°F). Protect from light and do not freeze. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Vetrimycin is a sterile antibiotic injection containing oxytetracycline hydrochloride, formulated for the treatment of bacterial infections in horses, dogs, and cats. This broad-spectrum antibiotic works systemically to combat a wide variety of bacterial infections affecting the skin, respiratory system, urinary tract, soft tissues, and more. Its sterile formulation ensures safety for parenteral use, making it suitable for rapid and effective treatment of susceptible infections.
Oxytetracycline hydrochloride, the active ingredient, has bacteriostatic properties that inhibit bacterial protein synthesis, helping to control the spread of infection while supporting the animal's natural immune response. This injectable form allows precise dosing for horses, dogs, and cats under veterinary supervision, making it an essential tool for veterinarians managing bacterial infections in multiple species.
Vetrimycin is intended for veterinary use only and must be administered by or under the guidance of a licensed veterinarian. Proper dosing, administration techniques, and adherence to withdrawal times for food animals are critical to ensure effectiveness and safety.
For veterinary use only. Use only as directed by a licensed veterinarian. Avoid using in animals with known hypersensitivity to tetracyclines. Administer with caution in pregnant or lactating animals. Do not use in animals intended for human consumption except in accordance with proper withdrawal times. Keep out of reach of children.
Disposal of Unused Prescription Medications
- Return unwanted or unused medications to Revival Animal Health in person, or visit www.disposemymeds.org to find a pharmacy near you.
- A secondary method of drug disposal is to remove the unwanted medication from any wrappers or containers and place it in a plastic bag with moist coffee grounds or cat litter. This can be disposed of in the regular garbage collection.
- Please do NOT dispose of unwanted meds down the drain or toilet, as this may eventually find its way into the human water supply.
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Disposal of Medical Sharps
- When you're finished with the syringe and needle, do not try to recap, remove, bend or break the needle. This is where most injuries occur.
- Dispose the syringe and needle immediately in a nearby sharps container. All sharps must be deposited in a puncture-proof container. Make sure your storage location is child and animal proof.
- As with all product handling, make sure you wash your hands after handling medical sharps.
Disposal of Sharps Container
- When your sharps container is half-full, sift dry Portland Cement throughout the sharps. Fill the container with water, and rotate until the cement is mixed and the sharps have been distributed throughout the cement mixture. Let cement dry for 24 hours.
- Seal the lid of the container tightly and use duct tape to seal. Label the container "Livestock Sharps" to properly identify the contents.
- Dispose of the containers in accordance with your state's regulations.
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