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Terramycin Aerosol Spray 3.92% w/w Cutaneous Spray

Active ingredient: Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride

Form

Spray

Species

Cattle Sheep

Manufacturer

Zoetis UK Limited

VMD MA No.

42058/5175

What it's used for

and scald in sheep.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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Clinical information

Terramycin Aerosol Spray 3.92% w/w Cutaneous Spray — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

and scald in sheep.

Shake well before use. For ovine foot conditions a spray-time of 3-5 seconds should
be sufficient. Clean the affected area prior to administration. Treatment should be
repeated weekly when necessary.

Revised December 2025

None.

None known.
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 the national competent authority via the
national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.

None.

Revised December 2025

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Do not spray in or near eyes.
For external use only.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
People with known hypersensitivity to oxytetracycline should avoid contact with the
veterinary medicinal product.
Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Personal protective equipment consisting of impervious gloves should be worn when
handling the veterinary medicinal product.
Wash any splashes immediately. Wash hands after use.
Do not pierce or burn, even after use. Do not spray on a naked flame or any
incandescent material. Do not smoke when using this product.
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

May interact with solutions containing metal salts.

Do not store above 25 °C.
Store in a dry place.
Pressurised container: Protect from sunlight and do not expose to heat.

Cattle and sheep (meat and offal): Zero days.
Cattle (milk): Zero hours.

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.