Colistin Sulphate
Colistin (Polymyxin E) is polymyxin antibiotic isolated from culture fluid of Bacillus polymyxa var colistinus bacteria in soil. Colistin is effective against most Gram-negative bacilli such as E-coil, Serpulina Hyodysenteriae, Salmonella Pullorum and also effective on Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
[Molecular Formula] 2(C52H98N16O13) · 5(H2SO4)
[Molecular Weight] 2801.27
[Specifications for EP7]
Test Items | Specifications |
Appearance | White or almost white, hygroscopic powder |
Specific Rotation | -63º to -73º |
Identification | Positive |
pH | 4.0 to 6.0 |
Loss on Drying | 3.5% max |
Sulphate (Dried Basis) | 16.0 to 18.0 % |
Sulphated Ash | 1.0% max |
Total Impurities | 23.0% max |
Assay HPLC (Dried Basis) Sum of E1,E2,E1-I,E1-7MOA,E3 | 77.0% min |
Potency (Dried Basis) | 19,000 IU/mg min |
[Characteristic]
1) Improve growth performance and conversion rate of livestock & poultry;
2) Inhibit Gram-negative bacteria at growth duration or dormancy state;
3) Prevent bacterial diarrhea & synergistic effects with other antibiotics;
4) No cross tolerance with broad range of antibacterial agent;
5) Little absorbed by intestine and stomach, no residue.
[Recommended dosage] g/ton of complete feed
Target Animals | Colistin Sulphate | Withdrawal Period | |
Swine | <2 months | 2(60MU) – 20(600MU) | 7 Days |
2-4 months | 2(60MU) – 40(1,200MU) | ||
Poultry | < 70 days | 2(60MU) – 20(600MU) | |
Cattle | < 3 months | 5(150MU) – 40(1,200MU) | |
Note: 1ug of Colistin is equivalent to 30 units of Colistin; MU = Million Unit |
[Precaution]
1) May cause damage in kidney function by overdosing;
2) Prohibited to use during laying period.
[Storage] It should be kept cool and dry in well-closed original package.
[Package] 25kg Drum net each
[Shelf Life] Two Years