AMPRO 25% POWDER – For Oral Administration

Composition (per gram):
Amprolium hydrochloride: 250 mg

Indications:

Amprolium is a coccidiostat (antiprotozoal) used for the prevention and treatment of coccidiosis in:

• Calves
• Goats
• Sheep
• Chickens (broilers and breeders)
• Other fowl, such as turkeys

Target Parasites:
Effective against Eimeria spp., especially Eimeria tenella and Eimeria necatrix.
Amprolium works by competitively inhibiting the uptake of thiamine (Vitamin B1) in protozoa, disrupting their lifecycle.

Contraindications:

• Do not use for laying hens producing eggs for human consumption.
• Avoid administering to animals with impaired liver or kidney function.
• Do not use in turkeys under 8-10 weeks of age.

Side Effects:

• Overdose may suppress weight gain in broilers and cause polyneuritis.
• Long-term use in high doses can cause thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency.
• Treatment for overdose: Administer thiamine orally or parenterally.

Dosage and Administration:

• Poultry & Turkeys:
  • 20 mg of Amprolium per kg of body weight daily for 5-7 consecutive days.
  • Medicated water should be prepared considering body weight and daily water consumption.
  • Ensure fresh medicated water every 24 hours.

Withdrawal Period:

• Meat: 3 days for poultry and turkeys.
• Eggs: 2 days for poultry and turkeys.

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