Powdox

To be administered in drinking water

- CHICKEN (broilers): 11.5 – 23 mg doxycycline hyclate / kg body weight / day, corresponding to 0.1 -0.2 ml of POWDOX the veterinary product per kg body weight, for 3-5 consecutive days.

- PIGS: 11.5 mg doxycycline hyclate/ kg body weight / day, corresponding to 0.1 ml of the veterinary product per kg body weight, for 5 consecutive days.

Based on the recommended dose, and the number and weight of the animals to be treated, the exact daily amount of the veterinary product should be calculated according to the following formula:

X ml veterinary Mean body X ml veterinary product/ kg weight (kg) of product per l

b.w./day x animals to be = drinking water

treated

Mean daily water consumption (l) per animal

To ensure a correct dosage body weight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid underdosing. The uptake of medicated water is dependant on the clinical condition of the animals. In order to obtain the correct dosage, the concentration in drinking water may have to be adjusted.

The use of suitably calibrated weighing equipment is recommended if part packs are used. The daily amount is to be added to the drinking water such that all medication will be consumed in 24 hours. Medicated drinking water should be freshly prepared every 24 hours. It is recommended to prepare a concentrated pre-solution – approximately 100 grams product per litre drinking water – and to dilute this further to therapeutic concentrations if required. Alternatively, the concentrated solution can be used in a proportional water medicator.

Medicated water should be the only drinking source.

The remaining medicated water should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

If no improvement in clinical signs is seen within the treatment duration, the diagnosis should be reviewed and treatment changed.