• Amoxycillin is a semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillin with a bactericidal action against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
• The spectrum of amoxycillin includes Campylobacter, Clostridium, Corynebacterium, E. coli, Erysipelothrix, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, penicillinase-negative Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. The bactericidal action is due to inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
• Amoxycillin is mainly excreted in urine. A major part can also be excreted in bile.
Indications:
• Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tract infections caused by amoxycillin sensitive micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, Clostridium, Corynebacterium, E. coli, Erysipelothrix, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, penicillinase-negative Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. in calves, goats, poultry, sheep and swine.
Contra Indications:
• Hypersensitivity to amoxycillin.
• Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal function.
• Concurrent administration of tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides and lincosamides.
• Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.
Side Effects:
• Hypersensitivity reactions may occur.
Dosage:
• For oral administration:
Calves, goats and sheep:
• Twice daily 5 g per 100 kg body weight for 3 - 5 days.
Poultry and swine:
• 1 kg per 1000 - 2000 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.
• Note: For pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.
