Triple C
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Antibiotic for Ornamental Birds
For the treatment of organisms susceptible to Chlortetracycline by drinking water medication or by adding to the food.
Susceptible organisms may include: E. coli (Enteritis), Mycoplasma spp. (Chronic Respiratory Disease), Chlamydia psittaci (Psittacosis).
Powdered broad spectrum antibiotic for use in water or added to food.
Recommended for: All birds as a front line antibiotic where a definite diagnosis is difficult.
Also useful as a prevention for Psittacosis.
Can be used with: Triple C should not be mixed in water with any other products. The effectiveness of Triple C will be reduced if calcium supplements are present in a bird’s diet, discontinue the use of calcium during antibiotic treatment. After a course of Triple C, Probotic should be administered to re-establish gut flora.
Key features: Broad Spectrum antibiotic effective against E. coli (Enteritis), Mycoplasma (Chronic Respiratory Disease) and Chlamydia (Psittacosis). Ideal for use as a front line antibiotic when birds become ill but a sure diagnosis is not possible. Effective when administered in either food or water. Can be used as prevention for Psittacosis once per year for 45 days.
Active Constituent: 100mg/g Chlortetracycline hydrochloride.
Triple C is a powdered broad spectrum antibiotic for use in water or added to food.
Size: Available in 25g, 100g, 500g.
Item#
25g - 00442
100g - 00286
500g - 00287
Expiry: 1 year from date of manufacture.
APVMA approval number: 52851/0205
Dosage:
Parrots 5.0g/L in water
Finch/Pigeon 2.5g/L in water
All ornamental birds 5.0g/kg in dry food.
All ornamental birds 10g/kg in hand rearing food.
Administration: Remove all sources of unmedicated water and prepare fresh solutions daily. Remove sources of grit and calcium for the duration of treatment. Supply medicated water for 5-7 days (Psittacosis 45 days) in glass, glazed or plastic containers.