for veterinary use only with prescription
Colivet powder contains Colistin which is a bactericidal antibiotic that is highly effective against a variety of gram negative organisms and is indicated for the treatment of E.coli in calves and lambs , Infectious coryza , Fowl typhoid and Pullorum disease in poultry.
Composition
Each 1 gm of Colivet powder contains:
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Colistin 600 000 IU.
(As Colistin sulphate)
Properties
Colivet powder contains Colistin which is a bactericidal polypeptide antibiotic that is highly effective against a variety of gram negative organisms.
The mode of action is unclear but they may affect the permeability of the cell through an effect on the cell membranes.
Indications
Colivet is indicated for the treatment of:
1 – Enteritis caused by E.coli in calves and lambs.
2 – Infectious coryza caused by Haemophilus paragallinarum in poultry.
3 – Pullorum disease caused by Salmonella pullorum in poultry.
4 – Fowl typhoid caused by Salmonella gallinarum in poultry.
Target Species
Colivet powder used for Poultry, Calves and Lambs.
Dose
to be added to drinking water.
2 gm Colivet per 15 kg body weight or 2 gm per 1.5 litres of drinking water for 5 – 7 days.
Contraindication
Colivet powder Not used for animals
- showing kidney disturbances.
- Resistance against Polymyxins.
Side-effects
– Colivet powder may have Neurotoxic and Nephrotoxic effects.
Warnings
Wash hands and exposed skin after use.
Withdrawal Time
Colivet powder withdrawal time
Calves : 2 days.
Poultry : 2 days.
Packs
100, 500 & 1000 gm.
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