Engemycin® Spray

Oxytetracycline containing wound spray to treat topical infections such as lacerations, abrasions, gaping wounds dermatitis and footrot.

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

ENGEMYCIN® SPRAY

Reg. No. G2981 (Act 36/1947)

Namibia Reg. No. V02/17.1.2/661 [NS0]

INDICATIONS

Treatment of topical infections such as lacerations, abrasions, gaping wounds, dermatitis and foot rot in cattle, sheep and swine, caused by or associated with organisms susceptible to oxytetracycline.

COMPOSITION

Each 200 mℓ contains: Oxytetracycline hydrochloride, 5 g (equivalent to 4,63 g oxytetracycline).

STORAGE

  • Store at room temperature at or below 25 °C.
  • Protect from direct sunlight.
  • Keep away from open flames.

WARNINGS

  • Keep container away from fire and heat.
  • Do not administer to animals with known hypersensitivity to tetracyclines.
  • Do not inhale.
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
  • Do not turn upside-down while spraying.
  • When in use, keep the container away from heat and do not expose to direct sunlight.
  • The container is under pressure. Even when the container is empty should it not be damaged or burned.
  • Dispose of any containers, disposable equipment and any other waste after use, in accordance with National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008) and do not reuse for any other purpose.
  • Do not contaminate rivers, dams or any water sources with containers or waste.
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, UNINFORMED PERSONS AND ANIMALS.
  • Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

Shake before use.

Before treatment, thoroughly clean the foot, completely removing necrotic and foreign material, exudates, etc.

After treatment, keep the animal on dry surface for 24 hours.

Dosage and Administration

Spray Engemycin® Spray onto the affected area for 1 to 2 seconds, at a distance of 15 to 20 cm, until an even distribution of the dye is obtained.

Repeat the treatment every 12 hours, until complete recovery.

SIDE EFFECTS

No known side effects.

PRESENTATION

200 mℓ Aerosol suspension spray can.

REGISTRATION HOLDER                                      

Intervet South Africa (Pty) Ltd.                                     

20 Spartan Road, Spartan                                                

1619, RSA                                                                      

Tel: +27 (0) 11 923 9300                                          

E-mail: msdahza@msd.com

www.msd-animal-health.co.za

MANUFACTURER

Intervet Productions S.r.I.,

Via Nettunense, KM 20,300

04011 Aprilia (LT)

Italy

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT 18 May 2002