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Medistatin

Treatment for Candida, Thrush (Yeast and Fungal) Infections in Caged Birds
 


Medistatin is used as the treatment of choice for fungal infections where direct contact with the infection is possible in the digestive tract. Medistatin is a powdered Nystatin and it does not cross into the bloodstream. Medistatin is ideal for crop dosing while hand-feeding baby birds to prevent or cure yeast infections.


Active Ingredient: 400,000 i.u. per gram
 

Dosage and Administration:

Pigeons: Mix 5g with 1Kg of grain for 5-7 days. Grain to be lightly coated with oil to allow Medistatin to adhere to the grain.

Other Avian Species: Mix 5g with 500g of seed or softfood for 5-7 days. Seed to be lightly oiled to allow Medistatin to adhere to the seed.

Hand Reared Chicks: Prevention: Mix 1g per 200g of soft food daily for as long as symptoms prevail. Treatment: Mix 1g per 20ml water, shake well and dose 1ml of mixture per 100g bodyweight twice daily.

Packaging: 100 grams (Manufacturer – MEDPET)
 

This product is not intended or approved for stock whose meat or eggs are intended for human consumption. Consult your veterinarian for authorization and supervision in administering this or any antimicrobial medication.

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