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Terramycin/LA 200 mg/ml Solution for Injection

Active ingredient: Oxytetracycline

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle Pigs Sheep

Manufacturer

Zoetis UK Limited

VMD MA No.

42058/5207

What it's used for

Cattle: for the treatment and control of pasteurellosis and pneumonia caused by oxytetracycline-sensitive organisms, and as an aid in the treatment of infe...

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Clinical information

Terramycin/LA 200 mg/ml Solution for Injection — SPC Details

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

Cattle: for the treatment and control of pasteurellosis and pneumonia caused by
oxytetracycline-sensitive organisms, and as an aid in the treatment of infectious
bovine keratoconjunctivitis due to sensitive strains of . May also
be of value for foul-in-the-foot.
Pigs: for the treatment of pneumonia caused by Pasteurella.
Sheep: for the control of enzootic abortion and pneumonia caused by
oxytetracycline-sensitive organisms. The product may be an aid in the treatment
of foot rot, acute severe mastitis, infectious ovine keratonconjunctivitis (pink-
eye).

For long acting effect the solution is given by deep intramuscular injection at a
rate of 20 mg oxytetracycline base per kg bodyweight (i.e. 1 ml Terramycin LA
solution per 10 kg bodyweight once). In cattle not more than 10 ml and in sheep
and pigs not more than 5 ml to be given at any one site.
In pigs weighing less than 10 kg a 1 ml dose should be used.

Not recommended for dogs, cats and horses.

Revised: May 2025
AN: 00173/2025
Use with caution in animals with hepatic or renal impairment.

Local reactions at the injection site may occur.

Revised: May 2025
AN: 00173/2025
In very rare cases, hypersensitivity, allergic or anaphylactic type reactions may
occur. In case of a serious anaphylactic reaction the administration of appropriate
treatment (epinephrine, adrenaline, steroids, antihistamines, Ca) is
recommended.

Not to be injected subcutaneously.
Bacterial resistance may exist or develop after prolonged use of tetracyclines.

i) Special precautions for use in animals
It is recommended in cattle that not more than 10ml, and in sheep and
pigs not more than 5 ml, be injected at any one intramuscular site (see
also 4.9).
Do not dilute.
The period of time between first and last dose withdrawal from a multi-
dose vial should not be longer than 28 days. Discard unused material.
Contamination of broached vials during use should be avoided.
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 of
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 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 off immediately with water
as irritation may occur. Avoid accidental self-injection.

Do not combine with bactericidal antimicrobial products or with infusion fluids.
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 25°C.
The formulation will freeze at -2C but, on thawing, reverts completely to its
original condition.

Meat
Cattle: 36 days
Pigs: 36 days
Sheep: 24 days
Milk
Cattle:
Milk for human consumption must not be taken during treatment.
Milk from cows may only be taken for human consumption after 7 days from the
last treatment.
Not for use in ewes producing milk for human consumption.

Revised: May 2025
AN: 00173/2025
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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.