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Chloromed 150 mg/g Premix for Medicated Feeding Stuff for Pigs

Active ingredient: Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride

Form

Premix

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Univet Ltd

VMD MA No.

05150/4003

What it's used for

Pigs: The product is indicated in the treatment of respiratory disease in pigs caused by micro- organisms sensitive to chlortetracycline

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Clinical information

Chloromed 150 mg/g Premix for Medicated Feeding Stuff for Pigs — SPC Details

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

Pigs:
The product is indicated in the treatment of respiratory disease in pigs caused by micro-
organisms sensitive to chlortetracycline

For oral administration after incorporation in a feeding stuff by a facility licensed to
medicate feed.
Administration:
The recommended therapeutic dose is 20 mg per kg bodyweight daily i.e. 20 grams of
Chloromed 150 mg/g Premix per 150 kg bodyweight.
For the preparation of the medicated feed the body weight of the animals to be treated and
their actual intake of feed should be taken into account. To ensure the correct dosage and
to avoid under-dosing, the body weight should be determined as accurately as possible.
The required dose should be measured by suitably calibrated weighing equipment. During
the treatment period, only feed medicated with the product should be supplied. To provide
the required amount of active substance per kg medicated feed the premix has to be
incorporated into the feed according to the following formula:
Treatment should be continued for a period of seven days. If animals don’t recover within 3
days after oral medication, diagnosis should be reconsidered and treatment should be
changed, if necessary.
The uptake of medicated feed depends on the clinical condition of the animals. In order to
achieve the correct dosage the chlortetracycline hydrochloride inclusion rate in feed should
be adjusted for feed intake.
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Revised: June 2016
AN: 01047/2015

Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to tetracycline.
Do not use in animals with severe liver and renal disorders.

Chlortetracycline toxicity is low. If digestive disturbances do occur, treatment should be
discontinued.
On rare occasions (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals) the following
adverse reactions may occur: allergic reactions and photosensitivity; gastrointestinal
disorders; disorders of the liver and the kidneys. If suspected adverse reactions occur,
treatment should be discontinued.

Revised: June 2016
AN: 01047/2015

The uptake of oral medication by animals can be altered as a consequence of illness. In
case of insufficient uptake of feed, animals should be treated parenterally.

Revised: June 2016
AN: 01047/2015

Special precautions for use in animals
The product is efficient only against bacterial strains most sensitive to chlortetracycline.
Use of the product should be based on susceptibility testing of the bacteria isolated from
the animal. If this is not possible, therapy should be based on local (regional, farm level)
epidemiological information about susceptibility of the target bacteria
Inappropriate use of the product may increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to
chlortetracycline and may decrease the effectiveness of treatment with related substances,
due to the potential for cross-resistance.
Long term use of this product is not recommended as it may lead to the development of
bacterial resistance.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Handle this product with care to avoid exposure when adding to feed and administering
medicated feed to the animals.
Take adequate measures to avoid dust formation when adding the product to feed.
Those handling the product should do so in a mechanically ventilated area.
Wear either a disposable half-mask respirator conforming to European Standard EN149 or
a non-disposable respirator to European Standard EN 140 with a filter to EN 143.
Direct contact of the product with the skin, eyes and mucous membranes should be
avoided.
Wear protective gloves, overalls and approved safety glasses.
In case of accidental exposure, wash area immediately with water.
Do not smoke, eat or drink when handling the product.
Hands and exposed skin should be washed thoroughly after use.
Other precautions
None.

This product is not recommended for concurrent administration with any other oral
medication.
Do not incorporate the product in feed overloaded with polyvalent cations such as Ca
2+

and Fe
3+
because the formation of chlortetracycline complexes with these cations is
possible.
Do not administer together with antacids, kaolin and iron preparations and in conjunction
with bactericidal antibiotics like beta-lactams.
The product should not be used in case of known resistance to other tetracyclines.

Store in a dry place.
Store in the original container.
Protect from light.

Pigs:
Meat and offal: 6 days.
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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.