Amoxicillin

Injectable suspension

COMPOSITION

Amoxicillin (as trihydrate salt)...........................15 g

Excipient q.s..................................................100 ml

PROPERTIES

Amoxicillin is an half synthetic penicillin. The long acting formulation allows the antibiotic to reach and maintain effective levels of Amoxicillin for 48 hours.

The main advantages of Amoxicillin are :

• broad spectrum antibiotic,

• bactericidal action enhanced,

• excellent diffusion and high concentration into all tissues after single administration through intramuscular route,

• low percentage of linkage with serum proteins,

• quick therapeutical answers,

• no pain nor irritation at the injection site.

INDICATIONS

Cattle, sheep, goat, pig:

Treatment of respiratory diseases due to germs sensitive to Amoxicillin and particularly pasteurellosis.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not administer to animals sensitive to penicillins.

Do not administer to rabbits and rodents.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Intramuscular route

Shake well before use.

Usual dosage is: 15 mg of Amoxicillin/kg body weight, as 1 ml of

VETRIMOXIN L.A. per 10 kg body weight.

This dose can be repeated 48 hours later if necessary.

WITHDRAWAL PERIOD

Meat and offal: 10 days.

Milk: 2 days (4 milkings).

PRESENTATION

100 ml vial