Colistin Sulphate 500
Each 1 gm contains :
Colistin (as sulfate) 5 MIU
Colistin is a polypeptide antibiotic which is the least toxic of the five antibiotics known as Polymyxins .
they are narrow spectrum antibiotics and bactericidal in action against Gram – negative organisms
Colistin is poorly absorbed from the GI tract after oral administration, thus offering specific advantage in the treatment and control of GIT infections .
Colistin shows a strong and rapid bactericidal activity against gram-negative bacteria, especially Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Haemophilus.
Colistin is poorly absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract after oral
administration, thus offering specific advantage in the treatment and control of gastro-intestinal infections, mainly colibacillosis and salmonellosis.
Treatment : poultry : 100 gm / 500 liters of drinking water as the only water supply for 4-5 days .
Calves and lambs : 1.2 gm / 50 Kg of body weight for 4–5 days .
Via feed : 250 gm / ton of feed for 4-5 days, or 125 g / ton of feed continuously .
-Prevention : half of the treatment doses .
Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption for a period of at least 4 days after the last treatment.
