An Effective and Economical long-acting Oxytetracycline, especially formulated to achieve low tissue irritancy and pain at the site of injection.
Phenix OXYTETRA LA is a clear yellow aqueous solution containing 200mg/ml oxytetracycline base, (as HCI) in the form of magnesium complex. Its pH and optimal content of high grade polyvinylpyrrolidone, ensures minimal tissue irritancy. Oxytetra La Is carefully formulated to ensure effective absorption from the injection site to maintain therapeutic blood levels over a prolonged period.
Action
Following deep intramuscular injection, the OXYTETRA LA formulation provides sustained therapeutic blood levels of oxytetracycline. Oxytetracycline affects rapidly growing organisms by binding to their ribosomes and interfering with bacterial protein synthesis. Oxytetracycline is a broad- spectrum, bacteriostatic antibiotic. Susceptible organisms include many gram +ve and gram -ve bacteria, some protozoa, rickets, mycoplasmas and Chlamydiae.