Q:   Can I inject Tenaline LA intravenously?

A:  No. The product is only suitable for intramuscular use.

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

TENALINE^® LA 100

Reg No G2436 Act 36 / 1947, Namibia Reg No V97/17.1.2/1097 Act 13 / 2003

LONG-ACTING

INDICATIONS:

For the treatment of tick-borne gallsickness (Anaplasmosis), heartwater, pneumonia, footrot, joint-ill, navel-ill and pink eye (Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis) in cattle, sheep and goats and for the treatment of pneumonia, joint-ill and navel-ill in pigs.

CAUTION

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Store in a cool dark place. Some darkening of the solution may occur without affecting the potency.   The product can be used for 1 month after first broaching the container.

COMPOSITION:

Oxytetracycline 200 mg / mℓ

 WARNINGS:

Animals may not be slaughtered for human consumption within 21 days of the last treatment.

Milk from treated cows may not be used for human consumption within 8 days of the last treatment.

Use only in cattle, sheep, goats and pigs.

Do not inject intravenously.

Do not inject piglets with iron preparations on the same day.

Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.

PRECAUTIONS:

Consult your veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

For the treatment of conditions caused by, or associated with oxytetracycline susceptible organisms, where prolonged antibiotic treatment is indicated, or where frequent animal handling and repeat treatment is not feasible.

CATTLE: For the treatment of tick-borne gallsickness (anaplasmosis), heartwater, pneumonia, footrot, joint-ill, navel-ill and pink eye (Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis).

SHEEP AND GOATS: - For the treatment of heartwater, pneumonia, footrot, joint-ill and navel-ill.

PIGS:  For the treatment of pneumonia, joint-ill and navel-ill.

Do not inject intravenously.

The basic dosage rate is 1 mℓ per 10 kg body mass by deep intramuscular injection (except in piglets – see below)

The recommended site of injection is the side of the neck.

Usually a single treatment is sufficient, but a second injection may be given after 72 hours in more chronic cases (eg Pink eye in cattle)

A temporary swelling may be seen at the site of injection.

DOSAGE:

Cattle:

1 mℓ per 10 kg body mass by deep intramuscular injection. Maximum 10 mℓ per injection site.

Sheep and goats:

1 mℓ per 10 kg body mass by deep intramuscular injection. Maximum 5 mℓ per injection site.

Pigs:

Piglets under 2 kg body mass: 0,5 mℓ subcutaneously behind the ear.

Piglets 2 – 10 kg body mass: 1 mℓ subcutaneously behind the ear.

Larger pigs: 1 mℓ per 10 kg body mass by deep intramuscular injection. Maximum 10 mℓ per injection site.

PRESENTATION:

Multi–dose vials containing 50 mℓ, 100 mℓ, 250 mℓ and 500 mℓ solution.

REGISTRATION HOLDER:

CEVA Animal Health (Pty) Ltd

Reg No 1973/016009/07

P O Box 7707

Halfway House  1685

011 312 4088