CEFAMEZIN
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Colistin (as Sulphate)
INDICATIONS
CANESTEN is indicated for the treatment of all infections caused by gram negative bacteria susceptible to Colistin such as : E.coli, Salmonella, Pasteurella, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas and Haemophillus. It is recommended for the treatment of enteritis and diarrhea in poultry, calves and lambs.
DOSAGE
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION: Oral
GENERAL PHARMACOLOGICAL DOSE: 75,000 IU / kg b.w.
Poultry : 0.5 gm / 10 liters of drinking water daily for 3-5 days.
Calves & Lambs : 0.1 gm / 10 kg body weight for 3- 6 days in drinking water or milk.
Powder 500 Gr
DISCRIPTION
Colistin is a bactericidal antibiotic highly active against gram-negative bacteria. It belongs to polymixin group with a good safety profile. Colistin acts by the inhibition of cytoplasmic membrane synthesis and is poorly absorbed from the G.I.T offering specific advantage in the treatment of G.I.T infections.