SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT

TERRAMYCIN™ AEROSOL SPRAY

3.92% w/w cutaneous spray

2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Active ingredient
Oxytetracycline hydrochloride 3.92% w/w

Excipient

Patent Blue V (E131) 0.192% w/w

For the full list of all other excipients see section 6.1

3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Cutaneous spray, solution.

4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

4.1 Target species

Cattle and sheep.

4.2 Indications for use, specifying the target species

General: for the treatment and control of topical infections caused by, or associated with, organisms sensitive to oxytetracycline.

Specific: treatment of digital dermatitis in cattle and treatment of foot rot and scald in sheep.

4.3 Contraindications

None.

For external use only.

Do notspray in or near the eyes.

4.5 Special precautions for use

(i) Special precautions for use in animals

Do not spray in or near eyes.

Use only in a well ventilated area.

For external use only.

(ii) Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals

Use only in a well-ventilated area.

Wash any splashes immediately.

Operator should wear impervious gloves.

Wash hands after use.

Extremely flammable.

Do not pierce or burn, even after use.

Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material.

Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking.

People with known hypersensitivity to oxytetracycline should avoid contact with the product.

4.6 Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)

None.

Suitable for use in pregnant and lactating animals.

4.8 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Any solution containing metal salts.

4.9 Amounts to be administered and administration route

Shake can before use and apply topically. For ovine foot conditions a spray-time of 3-5 seconds should be sufficient after thorough paring of the hoof. Treatment should be repeated weekly when necessary.

Overdosing should pose no problems.

Cattle: Meat - Zero days

Milk - Zero days

Sheep: Meat - Zero days

5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

Antibiotics and chemotherapeutics for dermatological use

Antibiotics for topical use

Tetracycline and derivatives

ATC Vet Code: QJ01AA06

Pharmadynamic properties

Oxytetracycline is produced by fermentation of Streptomyces rimosus.

It possesses broad spectrum antimicrobial activity against a wide range of gram +ve and gram -ve bacteria, certain mycoplasmas, protozoa, rickettsiae and Chlamydia.

Oxytetracycline is bacteriostatic and acts by inhibiting protein synthesis within the cell.

Pharmacokinetic properties

When administered topically, oxytetracycline absorption is negligible it comes into direct contact with bacteria on the skin and in superficial lesions on external body surfaces. The marker dye indicates the extent of the treated area.

6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

6.1 List of excipients

Patent Blue V (E131)
Polysorbate 80
Isopropyl Alcohol

Butane

6.2 Incompatibilities

None known.

6.3 Shelf life

Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 2 years

6.4. Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C.

Store in a dry place.

Pressurised container: Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C.

Pressurised lacquered aluminium aerosol can containing in each 150ml pack 4 g oxytetracycline hydrochloride incorporating a blue marker dye. The product is formulated in a spirit base to assist rapid drying. A special valve (type PCA 39 PV) is incorporated enabling the product to be operated efficiently in the upright and inverted positions.

6.6 Special precautions for the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from the use of such products, if appropriate

Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

Zoetis UK Limited

5th Floor, 6 St. Andrew Street

London

EC4A 3AE

8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER

Vm42058/4150

9. DATE OF THE FIRST AUTHORISATION

Date:8^thFebruary 1989

10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

Date:November 2013

28 November 2013