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Alamycin LA 200 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Sheep and Pigs

Active ingredient: Oxytetracycline

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle Pigs Sheep

Manufacturer

Norbrook Laboratories Limited

VMD MA No.

02000/4117

What it's used for

The product is indicated for use in cattle, sheep and pigs in the treatment of: - Atrophic rhinitis caused by and Pasteurella multocida. - Navel/joint ill...

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Clinical information

Alamycin LA 200 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Sheep and Pigs — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

The product is indicated for use in cattle, sheep and pigs in the treatment of:
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Atrophic rhinitis caused by and
Pasteurella multocida.
-
Navel/joint ill caused by or
aureus.
-
Mastits caused by
aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae
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Metritis caused by or
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Pasteurellosis and infections of the respiratory tract caused by Mannheimia

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haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida.-
Septicaemia caused by and
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Erysipelas caused by
The product can also be used in the control of enzootic abortion in sheep.

The recommended dose rate is 20 mg/kg bodyweight (i.e. 1 ml per 10 kg
bodyweight) administered by deep intramuscular injection. The product is
recommended for a single administration only.
To ensure a correct dosage, bodyweight should be determined as accurately as
possible to avoid underdosing.
Maximum recommended dose at any one site:
Cattle : 20ml
Pigs : 10ml
Sheep : 5ml

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Piglets: 1 day 0.2ml
7 days 0.3ml
14 days 0.4ml
21 days 0.5ml
Over 21 days 1.0 ml/10kg.

Do not use in horses, dogs, cats.
Do not use in animals suffering from hepatic or renal damage.

Local reactions at the injection site may occur.
Collapse has been reported with tetracyclines in weak or debilitated animals.
Other adverse reactions to oxytetracycline that have been observed include

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gastrointestinal disorders and, less frequently, allergic and photosensitivity
reactions.
In very rare cases, hypersensitivity, allergic or anaphylactic type reactions may
occur and in extreme cases these may be fatal. If such reactions occur,
appropriate treatment is recommended.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated
reports).

None

i. Special Precautions for use in animals
Do not dilute the product.
If concurrent treatment is administered, use a separate injection site.
Resistance against oxytetracycline may vary. Use of the product should be
based on susceptibility testing and taking into account official and local
antimicrobial policies.
Inappropriate use of the product may increase the prevalence of bacteria
resistant to oxytetracycline and may decrease the effectiveness of treatment
with tetracyclines due to the potential for cross resistance.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
veterinary medicinal product to animals
This product may cause hypersensitivity reactions (allergy). Persons with a
known hypersensitivity to tetracyclines should not handle this product. Wash
hands after use. In case of contact with eyes or skin, wash immediately
with plenty of water as irritation may occur.
Take care to avoid accidental injection.

Oxytetracycline may interfere with the action of bactericidal antimicrobials, such
as penicillins and cephalosporins, and therefore they should not be used
simultaneously.
Concomitant vaccination is not recommended because of possible immuno-
suppressive activity of tetracyclines.

Do not store above 25ºC. Protect from light.
Following withdrawal of the first dose, use the product within 28 days.
Discard unused material
When the vial has been broached and contents exposed to air, the solution
may darken but the potency will be unchanged.

Withdrawal periods
Cattle: Meat and offal – 41 days
Milk – 8 days
Sheep: Meat and offal – 24 days
Milk – 7 days
Pigs: Meat and offal – 20 days
5.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.