New Zealand

Home / Species & Products / Sheep / Terramycin Pinkeye Powder

Terramycin Pinkeye Powder

Terramycin Powder is a broad spectrum antibiotic for topical or ophthalmic application.

Expand All
  • Approved uses/Indications

    Terramycin Powder is indicated for use as a surgical dressing and as a topical application for the treatment of superficial wounds in all animals and ophthalmic conditions (pink eye) in sheep and cattle.

    Oxytetracycline acts within the bacterial ribosomes, inhibiting protein synthesis by binding specifically to the 30S ribosomes, thus preventing the addition of amino acids to peptide chains. In vitro, oxytetracycline is bacteriostatic. At high concentrations it is bactericidal.

  • Key Features

    Low Toxicity – Terramycin is virtually non-toxic in all species of domestic animals and chronic toxicity tests have failed to produce any significant toxic effect in laboratory animals.

    Nil withhold – Terramycin Powder has a nil milk and meat withhold period.

  • Packaging

    Terramycin Powder contains 20mg/g (2% w/w) oxytetracycline HCl in a non-irritant carrier. It is available in a puffer pack of 50g. Store below 30°C.

  • Dosage & Administration

    Apply directly to affected parts. Repeat 2–3 times daily where possible.

    Withholding Periods: Meat/Milk: Nil.

  • Mandatories

    Zoetis Animal Health New Zealand Limited. Level 5, 8 Mahuhu Crescent, Auckland 1010, New Zealand. Tel: 0800 650 277, Fax: 0800 628 629. TERRAMYCIN is a registered trade mark of Zoetis Inc. or its subsidiaries. ACVM Registration No. A1862. RVM; Available only under Veterinary Authorisation.

  • Contact Information

    For technical enquiries please phone Zoetis Technical Services on 0800 650 277.