Biocillin-150 LA

Oily suspension for parenteral use

Description

Amoxycillin is a semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillin with a bactericidal action against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The range of effect 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.

Composition

Contains per ml.:

Amoxycillin base	150 mg.
Solvents ad.	1 ml.

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, cattle, goats, sheep and swine.

Contra indications

Hypersensitivity to amoxycillin.
Administration to animals with a serious impaired renal function.
Concurrent administration with tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides and lincosamides.

Side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions.

Dosage

For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration:

General: 1 ml. per 10 kg. body weight, repeatable if necessary after 48 hours.

Shake well before use and do not administer more than 20 ml. in cattle, more than 10 ml. in swine and more than 5 ml. in calves, sheep and goats per injection site.

Withdrawal times

- For meat	:	21 days.
- For milk	:	3 days.

Warning

Keep out of reach of children.

Packing

Vial of 100 ml.