Amoxycillin L.A. 15% Suspension for Injection
Description
Amoxycillin 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. Amoxycillin is mainly excreted in urine. A major part can also be excreted in bile.
Composition (/ml)
Each ml contains:
Amoxycillin base... 150mg.
Solvents ad........... 1ml.
Indications
Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tract infections caused by amoxycillin sensitive micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, Clostridium, Corynebacterium, E. coli, Erysipelothrix, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, penicillinase negative Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp., in calves, cattle, goats, sheep and swine.
Contra indications
Hypersensitivity to amoxycillin.
Administration to animals with a serious impaired renal function.
Concurrent administration with tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides and lincosamides.
Side Effects
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Dosage
For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration:
General: 1 ml per 10 kg body weight, repeatable if necessary after 48 hours.
Shake well before use and do not administer more than 20 ml in cattle, more than 10 ml in swine and more than 5 ml in calves, sheep and goats per injection site.
Advised Withdrawal Times
- For meat: 21 days.
- For milk: 3 days.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children.
For animal treatment only.
Packing
100 ml Vial
