Alivira LYKACETIN (chloramphenicol) is a potent, broad-spectrum veterinary antibiotic primarily indicated for treating severe, persistent, and mixed bacterial infections in livestock and other domestic animals.
INDICATIONS
- Complex Mastitis: It is highly effective against severe, persistent, or mixed bacterial infections of the mammary glands in livestock, helping restore normal milk production.
- Infectious Diarrhea: It targets and eliminates pathogenic bacteria residing in the gastrointestinal tract that cause severe enteritis and scours.
- Secondary Bacterial Infections: It treats complicating bacterial overgrowth that occurs alongside primary viral or environmental diseases.
ADMINISTRATION
Preparation and Reconstitution
LYKACETIN comes as a sterile powder vial (often 3 grams) and must be dissolved before use:
- Dilution: Reconstitute the powder using an aqueous diluent like sterile Water for Injection or 5% Dextrose.
- Mixing: Swirl gently until the powder is fully dissolved and the solution is completely clear.
Routes & Veterinary Application
The route and frequency of administration for Lykacetin (Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate) are determined by the veterinarian based on the target animal and the specific condition being treated, such as bacterial respiratory infections or mastitis in livestock.
- Intravenous (IV) Route: This route is preferred for achieving rapid, high antibiotic blood levels and should be administered slowly over a period of time to minimize potential systemic reactions.
- Intramuscular (IM) Route: The injection should be administered deeply into a large muscle mass, typically in the neck area for cattle and livestock, while avoiding major nerves and blood vessels.
