AMOXY 800
AMOXY 800 – Water Soluble Powder
Composition (per gram):
Amoxicillin (as amoxicillin trihydrate): 800 mg
Indications:
Amoxicillin is a semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum penicillin effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is water-soluble and suitable for all types of potable water.
Applications:
- Calves:
- Respiratory infections caused by Pasteurella spp. and Salmonella dublin.
- Gastrointestinal infections caused by E.coli and Salmonella dublin.
- Poultry:
- Respiratory infections caused by E.coli, Haemophilus spp., Pasteurella spp., and Salmonella spp.
- Gastrointestinal infections caused by Salmonella spp.
Dosage and Administration:
- Calves:
- 50 g per 100 liters of milk substitute or potable water twice daily for 5 consecutive days (equivalent to 10 mg amoxicillin per kg body weight every 12 hours).
- Poultry:
- 15 mg amoxicillin trihydrate per kg body weight daily (equivalent to 19 mg of AMOXY product per kg body weight).
- Total treatment duration: 3 days (extend to 5 days for severe cases).
Important Notes:
- Replace medicated water every 12 hours.
- Administer medicated milk replacer within 6 hours.
Interactions with Other Medications:
Do not administer simultaneously with bacteriostatic antibiotics such as tetracyclines.
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to penicillins or cephalosporins.
- Serious renal disorders.
- Use only in species mentioned under indications.
Special Precautions:
- Use gloves and a mask during administration, especially in cases of penicillin sensitivity.
Withdrawal Period:
- Calves: Meat: 2 days, Milk: 2 days.
- Poultry: Meat: 1 day, Eggs: 0 days.