APRAVEN 50%

Composition

Each 100 gm contains:

Apramycin sulphate               72.72 gm

Equiv. to Apramycin base      50     gm

Indication

Apramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic effective against Gram-negative microorganisms are sensitive to Apramycin: (E.coli, Salmonella sp., Klebsiella sp., Bordetella) and some Gram-positive microorganisms (Staphylococcus, Streptococcus) and mycoplasma.
It is used to treat gastrointestinal infections caused by Apramycin sensitive organisms:
– Colibacillosis and Salmonellosis in calves and lambs.
– Septicaemia caused by E. coli in poultry.

Usage

Orally, via Drinking water

Dosage

Poultry: 0.5 gm / 1 litre drinking water for 3-5 days

Calves: 1-2 g per 50 kg daily with D.W or milk for 3-4 days.

Lamb: 0.25 g per 25 kg daily with D.W for 3-4 days.

Swine: The usual dose is 12.5mg/kg per 1L of drinking water.

The duration of treatment is 5 days.

Precautions

– Chicken eggs and animal milk treated with Apramycin are not used for human consumption
– Do not use for cats
– Stripes must be cleaned of rust in order to avoid reducing the effectiveness of the product.

Contraindication

– Hypersensitivity to Apramycin.
– Sometimes diarrhea may occur while using the drug at high doses and for an extended period.

Withdrawal Period

Meat: Calves and Poultry: 28 days from last dose.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry and dark place at temperatures below 30 ° C

Packaging

Available in  500 g