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:
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).
STORAGE :
Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C, and use after opening for 28 days when stored at temperature not exceeding 25°C.