Composition
Each 100 gm contains:
Apramycin sulphate 86.54 gm
Equiv. to Apramycin base 59.50 gm
Properties
* Apramycin is a broad-spectrum aminocyclitol antibiotic produced by a strain of Streptomyces tenebrarius. Apramycin is bactericidal at minimum inhibitory concentrations.
* Apramycin is effective against both Gram- negative and Gram-positive bacteria and some strains of mycoplasma at concentrations of 16 µg/ml or less.
* It is effective against most field strains of Escherichia coli and salmonellae.
Indications
Broiler :
Treatment of colisepticemia (colibacillosis) in broiler caused by susceptible strains of E.coli
Calves :
Treatment of bacterial enteritis in calves caused by Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. susceptible to apramycin
Pigs:
For the treatment of bacterial enteritis caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli and other organisms susceptible to apramycin
Target species
Broiler , calves & pigs
Dosage and Administration
For whole product:
Calves :
By addition to drinking water, milk, or milk replacer 4-7 gm Apramax /100kg daily for 5 days
Pigs:
By addition to drinking water, 1.5-2 gm Apramax /100kg daily for 5 days
Broiler :
By addition to drinking water, 42–84 gm Apramax /100 liters for 5 days
Warnings & Precautions
- Do not administer for a period longer than 7 days.
- Drinking water & delivery systems must be free from rust to avoid reduction in activity
- Any medicated water ,which is not consumed within 24 hours should be discarded
Contra Indications
- Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to apramycin.
- Do not use in cats.
- Do not use in laying chickens when eggs are intended for human consumption
Side Effects
None
Withdrawal time
Pigs:
- Meat: 14 days
Calves:
- Meat : 28 days
Broilers :
- Meat : 7days
Storage condition
Store at temperature not exceeding 30°c in a dry place and used after opening for 40 days at storage temperature not exceeding 30°c in a dry place and used immediately after reconstitution
Packaging
25, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 500 & 1000 gm.