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Streptomycin Oral Solution

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Streptomycin Oral Solution

This treatment applies to the following species:

Manufacturer: Contemporary Products

25% Streptomycin Sulfate Oral Veterinary Solution

Each ml contains 250 mg. streptomycin (as sulfate).

STREPTOMYCIN ORAL SOLUTION is indicated as an aid in the treatment of certain enteric diseases in which streptomycin-sensitive coliform bacteria (Escherichia, Salmonella, Vibrio, etc.) are implicated as either the cause or important complicating agents. STREPTOMYCIN ORAL SOLUTION is designed to be added to the drinking water.

Since it is already in solution, administration of STREPTOMYCIN ORAL SOLUTION is simple and rapid and can be used easily in standard automatic water proportioners.

RESIDUE WARNINGS:

Do not administer to chickens producing eggs for human consumption. Do not administer to chickens within 4 days of slaughter. Do not administer to calves within 2 days of slaughter.

Certain strains of bacteria may develop a tolerance for streptomycin. If favorable results are not obtained in 3 to 5 days, diagnosis should be re-determined.

Consult a veterinarian or poultry pathologist for diagnosis.

Streptomycin Oral Solution Caution

Animals to be treated must actually be drinking enough water to provide the recommended level streptomycin (10-15 mg streptomycin per lb. body weight. Dosage recommendations made below are based on normal water consumption.

Chickens = Normal water consumption = 100 chickens @ (2 lbs.) will consume 2 gallons of water per day.

Swine & Calves = Normal water consumption = 1 Swine @ (100 lbs.) will consume 1 gallon of water per day.

Normal water consumption = 1 Calf @ (100 lbs.) will consume 1 gallon of water per day.

DISEASE	INDICATIONS AND TREATMENT	DOSAGE
Chickens	ACTION
Non-specific Infectious Enteritis in Chickens	Treatment of non-specific infectious enteritis caused by organisms susceptible to streptomycin sulfate.	(Based on a 2 lb. Chicken) 1 tsp./2 gal. of drinking water = 10 mg streptomycin per pound of body weight. 1 1/2 tsp./2 gal. of drinking water = 15 mg streptomycin per pound of body weight.

DISEASE

ACTION

DOSAGE

Swine and Calves

Bacterial Enteritis of Swine & Calves

Treatment of bacterial enteritis caused by Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. susceptible to streptomycin sulfate.

(Based on a 100 lb. Swine or 100 lb. Calf)

1 1/2 tsp./2 gal. of drinking water = 10 mg streptomycin per pound of body weight.

2 tsp./2 gal. of drinking water = 15 mg streptomycin per pound of body weight.

Medicated water must be used within 24 hours. Preservatives: 0.5% Sodium Bisulfite and 0.25% phenol.

FOR ORAL VETERINARY USE ONLY − STORE IN A COOL PLACE

The following word is required on this product to comply with the Agricultural Code of California: HAZARDOUS

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Manufactured by: Contemporary Products, Inc.

Springdale, AR 72766

ANADA #200-197

NET CONTENTS:	NDC #
1 GALLON (3785 ML)	55462-200-01

NAC No.: 10620000

CONTEMPORARY PRODUCTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 6067, 3788 ELM SPRINGS RD., SPRINGDALE, AR, 72766

Telephone:		479-756-9801
Fax:		479-872-0538

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