What Is MSD Tetracycline HCL Powder?
MSD Tetracycline HCL Powder is a broad-spectrum antibiotic formulated for veterinary use in poultry, birds, and large and small animals. It contains tetracycline hydrochloride, a water-soluble compound effective against a wide range of bacterial infections affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems.
Why Choose MSD Tetracycline HCL Powder?
This fast-acting antibiotic is known for its high efficacy, low protein binding, and rapid absorption, making it ideal for treating acute infections and preventing secondary complications during stress periods like vaccination, transport, or high temperatures. It’s easy to administer via drinking water and safe for various species.
Featuring Facts:
Rapid absorption and peak serum levels within 1 hour
Broad-spectrum action against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
Water-soluble and acid-stable for easy dosing
Effective in poultry, birds, swine, cattle, goats, and pets
Suitable for prevention and treatment of multiple infections
Composition:
per gram
Tetracycline Hydrochloride I.P. – 50 mg
Indications:
Post-operative infections, wounds, pneumonia, mastitis, metritis
Fowl cholera, infectious coryza, CRD, white bacillary diarrhoea
Anthrax, black quarter, foot rot, leptospirosis
Secondary infections linked to viral diseases (e.g. FMD, canine distemper)
Dosage:
Large Animals: 2.5–5 g per 15 kg body weight
Small Animals: 1 g per kg body weight
Prevention (birds): 2.5 g in 4–5 L drinking water
Treatment (birds): 5 g in 4–5 L drinking water
Or as directed by a veterinarian
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place below 30 °C, protected from light and moisture. Keep the container tightly sealed to preserve potency.
