Viceton (Chloramphenicol) 500mg Tablets for Oral Use in Dogs
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SKU: *V**MWI030069
$36.00
30 Count • tablet / $1.20
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Viceton (Chloramphenicol) 500mg Tablets for Oral Use in Dogs-500Ct
Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
DESCRIPTION:Viceton is a prescription medication that contains chloramphenicol, a broad spectrum antibiotic. Chloramphenicol is commonly used for aggressive bacterial infections that are not responsive to other treatments. This medication works to prevent bacteria from reproducing and growing. If your pet has been diagnosed with a bacterial infection,your veterinarian may prescribe a broad spectrum antibiotic such as Viceton. Consult with your pet’s veterinarian before administering this medication and follow their specific recommendations for use.
USES:Chloramphenicol Tablets are recommended for oral treatment of the following conditions in dogs: - Bacterial pulmonary infections caused by susceptible microorganisms such as: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and Brucella bronchiseptica. - Infections of the urinary tract caused by susceptible microorganisms such as: Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Corynebacterium renale, Streptococcus spp. and hemolytic Staphylococcus. - Enteritis caused by susceptible microorganisms such as: E. coli, Proteus spp., Salmonella spp., and Pseudomonas spp. - Infections associated with canine distemper caused by susceptible microorganisms such as: B. bronchiseptica, E. coli, P. aeruginosa, Proteus spp., Shigella spp. and Neisseria catarrhalis.
DOSAGE: Dogs - 25 mg/lb body weight every 6 hours for oral administration.
ADMINISTRATION:Give this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian.
Precautions:Because of potential antagonism, chloramphenicol should not be administered simultaneously with penicillin or streptomycin.
Adverse Reactions:Chloramphenicol products should not be administered to dogs maintained for breeding purposes. Some experiments indicate that chloramphenicol causes, in experimental animals, particularly females, significant disorders in morphology as well as in function of the gonads.
Safety:In the event of an overdose: Contact your veterinarian immediately.