Amoxin-60-WSP

Composition

Contains per gram powder:

600 mg.
Amoxycillin trihydrate
1 g . Excipients ad

Description:

Amoxycillin 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 amoxycillin 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 amoxycillin.

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 5 g per 300 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days.

Poultry: 20 – 25 mg/kg BW in drinking water for 3 – 5 days.

Withdrawal times:

For meat

Calves, goats, sheep and swine : 8 days

Poultry                                    : 3 days

Packaging:

Sachet of 100 g and jar of 500 g.