Composition
Contains per gram powder:
Amoxycillin trihydrate…………………….…………………………………….……….. 500 mg.
Carrier ad………….……………………………………..……………………………………. 1 g.
Description
Amoxicillin is a semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillin with a bactericidal action against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The range of effect 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. Amoxicillin is mainly excreted in urine. A major part can also be excreted in bile.
Indications
Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tract infections caused by amoxicillin and colistin 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.
Dosage
For oral administration:
Calves, goats and sheep: Twice daily 4-6 g per 100 kg body weight for 5 days.
Poultry and swine: 120g per 1000 litre of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
Withdrawal times
- For meat:
Calves, goats, sheep and swine: 8 days.
Poultry : 3 days.
Warning
Keep out of reach of children.
Packing
Sachet of 100 g and jar of 500 and 1000 g.
