AMOXIVEN 500

Composition

Each 100 gm contains:

Amoxicillin trihydrate 50 gm

Description

Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum semisynthetic penicillin effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis. It is well absorbed orally, stable in gastric acid, excreted mostly unchanged via kidneys, and widely distributed in body fluids. In birds, amoxicillin is distributed and eliminated faster than in mammals.

Indications

Used to treat salmonellosis and pasteurellosis in pigs and infections from amoxicillin-susceptible bacteria in chickens, turkeys, and ducks. Not effective against beta-lactamase producers. Use should be based on susceptibility testing and current antimicrobial policies.

Contraindications

Do not administer to rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, or egg-laying birds producing eggs for human consumption. Avoid use in animals with known hypersensitivity to amoxicillin.

Side Effects

Possible hypersensitivity reactions.

Dosage

• Pigs: 20 mg/kg body weight daily, divided into two doses, for up to 5 days via drinking water or liquid feed.
• Chickens: 15 mg/kg body weight daily for 3 days (extend to 5 days in severe cases) in drinking water.
• Turkeys: 15–20 mg/kg body weight daily for 3 days (up to 5 days if severe).
• Ducks: 20 mg/kg body weight daily for 3 consecutive days.

Withdrawal Times

• Meat/offal: Pigs 2 days, Chickens 1 day, Turkeys 5 days, Ducks 9 days.
• Not for poultry producing eggs for human consumption.

Packaging

Available in 1000 g