Amoxicillin Trihydrate 50% WSP Powder for oral administration 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, 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.
Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
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