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Colistin Sulfate Soluble Powder
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What is Colistin Sulfate?
Active Ingredients: Colistin Sulfate
Colistin Sulfate Soluble Powder is an antibiotic drug used to treat infections in livestock animals like cows, sheep, pigs, and poultry. It is indicated for intestinal infections and diseases like scour, piglet paratyphoid, colibacillosis, and pullorum disease. This drug is typically absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract of an animal.
Colistin is classified as a polymyxin. It works by interfering with and breaking down the cell membrane of the bacteria. Colistin shows bactericidal activity against many gram-negative microorganisms, including Aerobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Vibrio.
Colistin is also known by the name polymyxin E.
Colistin Sulfate Soluble Powder is a GMP-certified product that has been manufactured by AdvaCare Pharma. This medication is a part of our catalog of veterinary supplies available for global distribution. Our manufacturing facilities are located in China, India, and the USA.
Why are we a leading Colistin manufacturer?
Colistin Soluble Powder is manufactured and supplied by AdvaCare Pharma, a GMP-certified manufacturer. Our comprehensive range of 250+ veterinary medicines, including over 70 oral powder formulations, are adapted to meet the specific market needs and demands of our veterinary distributors. Equipped with an expert regulatory affairs team and advanced production capabilities, we manufacture soluble powders that are cost-effective, efficacious and market-adapted to address the diverse needs of our global partners.
Uses
What is Colistin Sulfate used for?
It's used to treat bacterial infections such as:
- yellow scour
- white scour
- piglet paratyphoid
- colibacillosis
- pullorum disease
What animals can be treated with Colistin Sulfate Soluble Powder?
This medicine is recommended for poultry, cows, sheep, and pigs.
How is Colistin Sulfate Soluble Powder used?
This medicine has been manufactured as a water-soluble powder, which is intended to be diluted and administered orally. It is typically added to drinking water. Medicated water should be discarded after use.
How should Colistin Sulfate Soluble Powder be stored?
This medication should be stored in a dark, dry location between 2-25°C. Keep the packages sealed tightly when not in use.
Is there a withdrawal period after treatment with Colistin Sulfate?
The withdrawal time is 7 days for poultry and swine.
Dosage
How much Colistin Sulfate Soluble Powder should be given to swine?
The usual dose is 100mg per 100L of drinking water. The duration of treatment is 3-5 days.
How much Colistin Sulfate Soluble Powder should be given to poultry?
The usual dose is 750g per 1000kg of feed. The duration of treatment is 3-5 days.
Side Effects
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Colistin Sulfate Soluble Powder.
Some common side effects may include but are not limited to gastrointestinal effects,
Serious side effects may include:
- allergy or hypersensitivity reactions
- neurological issues
For a comprehensive list of all possible side effects of this medication, consult a veterinary physician.
Precautions
Do NOT use Colistin Sulfate Soluble Powder for an animal that:
- has a known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
- is in the laying period.
- has an active rumen and intestinal microbial flora.
Do not continue treatment with this drug past one week.
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