Ampicillin 250 mg capsule

Composition:
Each capsule contains:
250 mg ampicillin (as trihydrate)
Action:
Ampicillin is a semi-synthetic penicillin with a broad spectrum bactericidal action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Indications:
Calves and lambs: respiratory tract infections caused by Pasteurella spp.; gastro-intestinal infections caused by E.coli.
Piglets: respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus spp. and Actinomyces spp.; gastro intestinal infections caused by E.coli.
Dogs and cats: respiratory tract infections and urinary tract infections caused by E.coli, Proteus spp. and Gram-positive cocci; gastro-intestinal infection caused by E.coli and Gram-positive cocci; skin infections caused by Streptococcus spp.
Administration/dosage:
For oral administration.
Calves, lambs, piglets: 20-30 mg ampicillin/kg body weight per day, divided into two doses. Treat for a period of 5 days.
Dogs, cats: 20-65 mg ampicillin/kg body weight per day, divided into two doses. Treat for at least 5 days (respiratory tract infections: 10-14 days).
Contra-Indications:
Known hypersensitivity to penicillins.
Advised withdrawal times:
Meat: 28 days.
Warnings:
Do not combine with therapy utilizing bacteriostatic preparations; do not administer to animals with an active microbiological digestion.
Conservation:
At room temperature (15-25°C) and protected from light.
Presentation:
Bottles of 1000 capsules.