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Royalcolistin 600MIU

Properties:

Colistin is a bactericidal polypeptide antibiotic belongs to polymyxin group. It produces its antibacterial effect by interacting strongly with phospholipids in bacterial cell membrane & radically disturbed their permeability & functiona . Colistin is active against G -ve bacteria including E. coli & Salmonella spp.

Composition:

Each 100 gm contains: Colistin Sulphate 600 million IU.

Target species:

Poultry, Rabbits & Calves, Sheep & Goats.

Indications:

It is used for the treatment of :It is used for the treatment of :• Colibacillosis caused by E – coli susceptible to colistin.• Salmonellosis caused by Salmonella spp. susceptible to colistin.

Side - Effects:

No side effects in the recommended dose but in case of overdose digestive problems may occur such as a transient softening of feces or bloat.

Dosage & Route of administration:

Route of administration: orally via drinking water. Poultry: 1gm / 6 litre of drinking water once daily for 4-5 successive days. Rabbits: 0.5 gm / 25 kg b.w. once daily for 4-5 successive days. Calves, Sheep & Goats: 40 000 IU / kg b.w. for 3-5 successive days.

Warning& Precaution:

The medicated water should be prepared daily.

Contra – Indication:

Not to be used in animal hypersensitive to colistin.

Not to be used in animal hypersensitive to colistin.

Not to be used in animals with renal failure.

Not to be used with cations (calcium, magnesium & manganese) and unsaturated fatty acids as colistin antagonized with them. 

Withdrawal time:

Meat: Calves: 2 days.

Broiler chickens: 2 days. Eggs: Laying hen: 0 days

Storage:

In dry place at temp. not exceed 30 C° to be used immediately after opening.