LIQUAMYCIN® LA-200® (oxytetracycline injectable solution) is a sterile, ready-to-use solution for the administration of the broad-spectrum antibiotic oxytetracycline (TERRAMYCIN®) by injection. TERRAMYCIN, discovered by Zoetis scientists, is an antimicrobial agent that is effective in the treatment of a wide range of diseases caused by susceptible Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Parental antibiotic treatment of a wide range of diseases caused by susceptible Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
LIQUAMYCIN LA-200 is approved for the treatment of pneumonia and shipping fever complex associated with Pasteurella spp. and Hemophilus spp.; infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (pinkeye) caused by Moraxella bovis; footrot and diphtheria caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum; bacterial enteritis (scours) caused by Escherichia coli; wooden tongue caused by Actinobacillus lignieresii; leptospirosis caused by Leptospira pomona; and wound infections and acute metritis caused by strains of staphylococci and streptococci organisms sensitive to oxytetracycline.
Key Features
- Broad-spectrum oxytetracycline is effective against various bacterial diseases, including pinkeye, pneumonia, shipping fever, foot rot, diphtheria, bacterial scours, metritis, wound infections, leptospirosis (L. Pomona) and wooden tongue.
- Contains Zoetis-quality oxytetracycline for proven dose-to-dose safety and consistency.
- Ready to use. No mixing, refrigeration or special handing needed.
- One dose delivers three days of sustained therapy. Fewer injections mean less labor and animal stress.
- LA-200 has a long history of trusted, reliable performance as the pioneer antibiotic.
- Beef Friendly™ subcutaneous (SC) option is available to minimize risk of carcass blemish.
- Approved for use in lactating dairy cows.
- Administered by SC or IV injection to beef and dairy cattle and calves, including pre-ruminating veal calves.