Product Description
Composition
Each gram contains Amoxicillin (as Amoxicillin Trihydrate BP) 300 mg.
Pharmacology
Amoxicillin is a semisynthetic broad spectrum penicillin with bactericidal activity against both grampositive & gram-negative bacteria. It kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Indications
Poultry: Gastrointestinal, respiratory & urinary tract infections like colibacillosis, salmonellosis, necrotic
enteritis, infectious coryza, fowl cholera, fowl typhoid, streptococcosis, staphylococcosis etc. It is also
used to prevent and treat secondary bacterial infections followed by viral infections like ranikhet,gumboro etc.
Calf, goat, sheep, dog & cat: Gastrointestinal, respiratory & urinary tract infections caused by amoxicillin sensitive bacteria.
Fish & Shrimp: Different diseases caused by gram positive and gram negative bacteria like red spot,fin rot, gill rot disease etc.
Dosage & Administration
Poultry: 1 g/3-5 L drinking water daily for 3-5 days.
Calves: 25-45 mg/kg body weight daily for 5 days.
Goat & Sheep: 10 mg/kg body weight twice daily for 3-5 days.
Dog & Cat: 30-60 mg/kg body weight daily for 5 days.
Fish & Shrimp: 4-5 g/kg feed daily for 5-7 days.
Or as directed by the registered Veterinary physician.
Contraindication
It is contraindicated in birds & animals hypersensitive to Amoxicillin. It should not be used in small
herbivores like rabbits, guinea pigs etc.
Warning & Precaution
Use within 12 hours after dissolving in water. Amoxicillin is ineffective against beta-lactamase enzyme
producing bacteria. It should be used cautiously in animals, hypersensitive to other beta-lactam
antibiotics e.g. cephalosporin, cefamycins, carbapenems etc.
Side Effects
Common: Allergic reaction may occur.
Rare: Not known.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Animal studies did not demonstrate any risk to the fetus. However, risk & necessity should be
considered during administration of it in pregnant & lactating animals.
Overdose
Allergic reactions, central nervous system symptoms of excitement & spasm may occur. No specific
antidote is known; symptomatic treatments are advised.
Withdrawal Time
Meat: Meat must not be consumed up to 03 days after administration of this medicine.
Egg: Egg must not be consumed up to 10 days after administration of this medicine.
Packing
100 g & 500 g sachet.
