Vibravet 100 Paste is used to treat infections of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, genital tract, skin inflammation, osteomyelitis, and inflammation of the urinary tract.
Packaging:
Packed in cartons of 20 x 2.5 g oral dosing syringes.
Composition:
VibraVet* 10% Paste is effective against important pathogens which affect dogs and cats including Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Escherichia coli, Pasteurella spp., Klebsiella spp., Proteus spp., Pseudomonas spp., Enterobacter spp., Actinobacter spp., and Alicaligines spp., as well as Mycoplasma spp. and Chlamydia spp. VibraVet* 10% Paste is indicated for the treatment of infections in cats and dogs caused by or associated with doxycycline sensitive organisms including:
• Skin, eg. pyoderma, folliculitis
• Respiratory infections, eg. rhinitis, pharyngitits, bronchitis, pneumonia
• Urogenital infections
• Gastrointestinal tract infections
• Puerperal infections
• Osteomyelitis
• Otitis media and secondary bacterial infections associated with canine distemper and feline panleukopenia.
Dosage and Administration:
For both dogs and cats a loading dose of 5mg doxycycline/kg should be administered orally followed at 12 hourly intervals by two doses of 2.5 mg/kg. Maintenance doses of 2.5 mg/kg are then given as single dose at 24 hour intervals for a further 5 days. The recommendation should be made when dispensing doxycycline that it be administered either in conjunction with or immediately following feeding.
Note:
Do not use in pregnant bitches in the last 3 weeks of pregnancy and in newborn animals during the first month of life. Vomiting may occur as an uncommon side-effect. Keep out of reach of children and uniformed persons.
Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.
The use of tetracyclines in young animals prior to the eruption of adult teeth may lead to permanent yellow staining of teeth. Antacids, containing aluminium, calcium and magnesium salts may affect the absorption of doxycycline and therefore should not be given to animals treated with VibraVet. Dispose of empty container by wrapping with paper and placing in rubbish bin.
Precaution:
Store below 25ºC.