Neo-Sol 50®

520.1484 Neomycin sulfate soluble powder.

Specifications: The drug contains 20.3 grams of neomycin sulfate per ounce which is equivalent to 14.2 grams of neomycin base.

Conditions of use:

Cattle (excluding veal calves)

Amount: 10 milligrams of neomycin sulfate per pound of body weight per day in divided doses for a maximum of 14 days.

Indications: For the treatment and control of colibacillosis (bacterial enteritis) caused by Escherichia coli susceptible to neomycin sulfate.

Limitations: Add to drinking water or milk. Not for use in liquid supplements. Prepare a fresh solution daily. If symptoms persist after using this preparation for 2 or 3 days, consult a veterinarian. Treatment should continue 24 to 48 hours beyond remission of disease symptoms, but not to exceed a total of 14 consecutive days. Discontinue treatment 1 day before slaughter.

Swine

Amount: 10 milligrams of neomycin sulfate per pound of body weight per day in divided doses for a maximum of 14 days.

Indications: For the treatment and control of colibacillosis (bacterial enteritis) caused by Escherichia coli susceptible to neomycin sulfate.

Limitations: Add to drinking water or milk. Not for use in liquid supplements. Prepare a fresh solution daily. If symptoms persist after using this preparation for 2 or 3 days, consult a veterinarian. Treatment should continue 24 to 48 hours beyond remission of disease symptoms, but not to exceed a total of 14 consecutive days. Discontinue treatment 3 days before slaughter.

Sheep

Amount: 10 milligrams of neomycin sulfate per pound of body weight per day in divided doses for a maximum of 14 days.

Indications: For the treatment and control of colibacillosis (bacterial enteritis) caused by Escherichia coli susceptible to neomycin sulfate.

Limitations: Add to drinking water or milk. Not for use in liquid supplements. Prepare a fresh solution daily. If symptoms persist after using this preparation for 2 or 3 days, consult a veterinarian. Treatment should continue 24 to 48 hours beyond remission of disease symptoms, but not to exceed a total of 14 consecutive days. Discontinue treatment 2 days before slaughter.

Goats

Amount: 10 milligrams of neomycin sulfate per pound of body weight per day in divided doses for a maximum of 14 days.

Indications: For the treatment and control of colibacillosis (bacterial enteritis) caused by Escherichia coli susceptible to neomycin sulfate.

Limitations: Add to drinking water or milk. Not for use in liquid supplements. Prepare a fresh solution daily. If symptoms persist after using this preparation for 2 or 3 days, consult a veterinarian. Treatment should continue 24 to 48 hours beyond remission of disease symptoms, but not to exceed a total of 14 consecutive days. Discontinue treatment 3 days before slaughter.

Turkeys (growing)

Amount: 10 milligrams of neomycin sulfate per pound of body weight per day (22 milligrams per kilogram) for 5 days.

Indications: For the control of mortality associated with E. coli organisms susceptible to neomycin sulfate in growing turkeys.

Limitations: Add to drinking water. Not for use in liquid supplements. Prepare a fresh solution daily. If symptoms persist after using this preparation for 2 or 3 days, consult a veterinarian. Treatment should continue 24 to 48 hours beyond remission of disease symptoms, but not to exceed a total of 5 consecutive days.

Tolerances are established for residues of parent neomycin in uncooked edible tissues as follows:

a. In cattle, swine, sheep, and goats: 7.2 parts per million in kidney (target tissue) and fat, 3.6 ppm in liver, and 1.2 ppm in muscle.

b. In turkeys: 7.2 ppm in skin with adhering fat, 3.6 parts per million in liver, and 1.2 ppm in muscle.

c. In milk: 0.15 part per million.