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Hypersol 500 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water

Active ingredient: Oxytetracycline

Form

Powder

Species

Chickens Pigs

Manufacturer

Huvepharma SA

VMD MA No.

41623/5001

What it's used for

In chickens (broilers, breeding hens) and pigs: -Treatment and metaphylaxis at the group level of septicaemia, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections...

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Clinical information

Hypersol 500 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water — SPC Details

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

In chickens (broilers, breeding hens) and pigs:
-Treatment and metaphylaxis at the group level of septicaemia, respiratory and
gastrointestinal infections caused by bacteria sensitive to oxytetracycline.
The presence of disease in the herd/group should be established before the
veterinary medicinal product is used.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to oxytetracycline or any other substance from
tetracyclines group.
Do not use in cases of known tetracycline resistance.

Chickens and pigs:
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Allergic and photosensitivity reactions
Undetermined frequencyDigestive tract
1
Common effect for all tetracyclines.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See also the last section of the
package leaflet for respective contact details.

None.

Special precautions for use in animals
This powder should be dissolved in water, before use.

Revised: February 2025
AN: 04042/2022 & 01328/2023
Use of the veterinary medicinal product should be based on identification and
susceptibility testing of the target pathogen(s). If not possible, therapy should be
based on local epidemiological information and knowledge of susceptibility of
the target pathogens at farm level, or at local/regional level.
Use of the
national and regional antimicrobial policies. Use of the eterinary medicinal
product deviating from the instructions given in the SPC may increase the
prevalence of bacteria resistant to the oxytetracycline and may decrease the
effectiveness of treatment with tetracyclines, due to the potential for cross-
resistance.
Prolonged or repeated use should be avoided as these practises can enforce
development and spread of the bacterial resistance. This is particularly likely in
enterobacteria and Salmonella spp.
As eradication of the target pathogens may not be achieved, medication should
be combined with good management practices, e.g. good hygiene, proper
ventilation, no overstocking.
Extensive resistance to oxytetracycline has been recognised in porcine and
poultry isolates of strains form , ., .,
and . The veterinary medicinal product should only be used
where culture and sensitivity testing have demonstrated that it is likely to be
effective.
Sick animals may have a reduced appetite and an altered drinking pattern and
should, if necessary, be medicated parenterally.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
People with known hypersensitivity to tetracyclines should avoid contact with
the veterinary medicinal product.
Avoid inhaling dust when handling the veterinary medicinal product until
complete solubilisation in water. Use in a well-ventilated area away from
draughts.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Personal protective equipment consisting of latex and nitrile gloves, eye
protection dust mask (either a disposal half-mask respirator conforming to
European Standard EN 149 or a non-disposable respirator to European
Standard EN 140 with a filter to EN 143) and suitable protective clothing should
be worn when handling the veterinary medicinal product. In case of accidental
eye or skin contact, rinse the affected area with large amounts of clean water. If
irritation occurs, seek medical advice immediately and show the label to the
physician.
Swelling of the face, lips or eyes, or difficulty with breathing are more serious
symptoms and require urgent medical attention.
Wash hands and contaminated skin immediately after handling the veterinary
medicinal product.
Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling the veterinary medicinal product.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment
Not applicable

Revised: February 2025
AN: 04042/2022 & 01328/2023
Other precautions
Not applicable

Divalent or trivalent cations (Mg, Fe, Al, Ca) may chelate with tetracyclines. The
tetracylines should not be administered with antacids, gels containing aluminium,
preparations containing vitamins or minerals as insoluble complexes will be formed,
which decreases the absorption of the antibiotic.

For 5 kg and 10 kg bags: Do not store above 25°C
For 1 kg jar and 5 kg bucket: These veterinary medicinal products do not required
any special storage conditions.

Pigs:
Meat and offal: 7 days
Chickens:
Meat and offal: 7 days
Eggs: not for use in laying birds producing eggs intended for human consumption

Revised: February 2025
AN: 04042/2022 & 01328/2023
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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.