Amoxicillin Soluble Powder 10%

Product Description

Composition: 

Contains per gram powder:

Amoxicillin trihydrate ……………………………………………………………..100 mg.

Excipients ad ……………………………………………………………………………..1 g.

Description:

Amoxicillin is a semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillin with a bactericidal action against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The spectrum of amoxycillin includes Campylobacter, Clostridium, Corynebacterium, E. coli, Erysipelothrix, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, penicillinase-negative Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. The bactericidal action is due to inhibition of cell wall synthesis. Amoxycillin is mainly excreted in urine. A major part can also be excreted in bile.

Indications:

Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tract infections caused by Amoxicillin sensitive micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, Clostridium, Corynebacterium, E. coli, Erysipelothrix, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, penicillinase-negative Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. in calves, goats, poultry, sheep and swine.

Contra-indications:

Hypersensitivity to Amoxicillin.

Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal function.

Concurrent administration of tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides and lincosamides.

Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.

Side effects:

Hypersensitivity reactions may occur.

Dosage:

For oral administration:

Calves, goats and sheep: Twice daily 10 gram per 100 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days.

Poultry and swine: 2 kg per 1000 – 2000 litre drinking water for 3 – 5 days.

Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.

Withdrawal period:

Meat:

Calves, goats, sheep and swine: 8 days.

Poultry: 3 days.

Storage:

Store below 25ºC, in a cool and dry place, and protect from light.

For Veterinary Use Only

Keep out of reach of children