Karidox is a yellow solution that contains the antibiotic doxycycline.
Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the tetracycline class used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and certain parasites. It is used to treat bacterial pneumonia, acne, chlamydia infections, Lyme disease, cholera, typhus, and syphilis
It is licenced for use in chickens and pigs, mainly to treat respiratory infections. It is licensed for use in chickens, Pigeons & pigs, to treat infections caused by bacteria that are susceptible to Doxycycline.
Isolated from chickens, against tetracyclines has been documented. Therefore the product should be used for the treatment of infections caused by E.coli only after susceptibility testing has been carried out. As eradication of the target pathogens may not be achieved, medication should therefore be combined with good management practices, e.g. good hygiene, proper ventilation, no overstocking.
 
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
 
Tetracyclines may in very rare cases induce photosensitivity and allergic reactions. Do not handle the product if you are hypersensitive to tetracyclines. Wear gloves, work overall and approved safety glasses. This product is acid and likely to be irritant. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact with skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling this product. The product can be harmful by skin contact and inhalation and may cause eye irritation. In case of accidental ingestion seek medical advise and show the label to the doctor. If any symptom should appear, such as a cutaneous eruption, seek prompt medical advice. Swelling of the face, lips or eyes or respiratory difficulties are the most serious signs which require urgent medical attention.
 
Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
 
Allergic and photosensitivity reactions can occur. Intestinal flora may be affected if treatment is very prolonged, and this may result in digestive disturbance. If suspected adverse reactions occur, treatment should be discontinued.
 
Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
 
The product should not be used during pregnancy or lactation
 
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
 
Doxycycline absorption may be reduced by the presence of high quantities of calcium, iron, magnesium or aluminium in the diet. Do not administer together with antacids, kaolin and iron preparations. Do not administer together with bactericidal antibiotics. The solubility of the product is pH dependent and will precipitate if mixed in alkaline solution Do not administer with milk replacers