BROAD SPECTRUM ANTIBIOTICS
Terramycin (TM 25), or tetracycline (aquarium) can be used to treat tick fevers and other assorted ailments, such as bubonic plague. Neither of these products require refrigeration, and are available with shelf life dates of 2 to 3 years beyond date of purchase. They are powders, are mixed with water, and administered orally. Terramycin (TM) Soluble Powder (oxytetracycline HCI), for oral use only, is available at most feed stores for approximately $6.25 for 6.4 oz (181.4 grams). It need only be stored below 77 F.
Terramycin (TM 25) is indicated for use against E. coli and salmonella infections as well as cholera and typhus, and the recommended dose in drinking water is 10 mg per pound of body weight for swine, daily for up to 14 days. Considering the incredible versatility with this product, its ease of storage, prolonged storage lifespan and inexpensive price, it should be stockpiled in quantity NOW by anyone interested in surviving the wonders to come in the "new order."
Penicillin G Procaine is another broad spectrum antibiotic used for treatment of common diseases, such as gonorrhea, anthrax, diphtheria, listeria, etc. Some people have allergic reactions to penicillin, others to procaine. Try to avoid administering penicillin to those with a known allergic reaction. Antihistamines are helpful for treatment of procaine reactions.
The choices of availability for broad spectrum antibiotics are generally two: prescribed medications through the normal legitimate channels, or veterinary or aquarium medicines. The choice is yours. No medical recommendations or advice can be given for obvious legal reasons.
Biological Warfare: Detection, Treatment & Decontamination
This booklet covers biological warfare agents, how they are distributed by terrorists, diagnosis of infection, the persistence of the specific agents, and readily-available antidotes. Booklet is $3.95. Order here.Those choosing to stockpile veterinary medicines, such as OxyTet or Combiotic, will find not dosages given or rated for humans. Fortunately, swine reportedly have a similar physiological reaction to humans with broad spectrum antibiotics, their weights are similar, and recommended dosages by weight for swine are listed on every bottle of veterinary antibiotics. By some ironic twist of fate, some humans are also called swine, but treatment may reasonably be withheld for religious, personal or ethical reasons.
Many veterinary antibiotics require refrigeration, a convenience which may be lacking in the future. An ample quantity of medicines can be stored in a water tight, surplus 30 caliber ammo can. The ammo can may be stored in a refrigerator now, and in the absence of electricity it may be suspended in a well or underground water tank, where the temperature should be below 40 degrees F, ample for improvised refrigeration.
The best antibiotic ointment I have found is Nolvasan, available at many feed and seed stores. It is expensive, but a little goes a long ways. I've repackaged some Nolvasan into small plastic containers, with each going into an emergency get-away bag or pack.
NOTE FROM A READER:
On anthrax, the CDC was recommending doxycycline as primary, followed by Cipro, for the post 9-11 attacks. Doxycycline is a primary or secondary prophylaxis for almost every bacteria-based bioweapon I could find. The tetracyclines would probably work fine, but I think I'll go with doxycycline, it's easily available in fish meds, along with Keflex (we're old friends!) and a few others. It'll be fun convincing my wife this is A Good Idea. I have found independent confirmation of the safety and sameness of vet vs. human meds of the same name and dose. David.
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