Amoxycillin 20%


Composition:
Each ml suspension contains:
200 mg amoxycillin trihydrate
Action:
Amoxycillin is a semi-synthetic penicillin with a broad spectrum bactericidal action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The suspension produces sustained blood levels 30-60 minutes after injection. Furthermore amoxycillin has many advantages compared to other penicillins, being non-toxic, stable in acidic conditions, is well resorbed and diffuses readily into most body tissues and fluids.
Indications:
Enteritis (E. coli, Salmonella, Clostridium), Streptococcus infections like arthritis and meningitis, ear necrosis, urinary infections (nephritis, urethritis, cystitis, etc - amoxycillin is particularly suitable for the treatment of these diseases because of its high concentrations in the urine after administration), respiratory diseases (pneumonia, bronchitis, etc), systemic treatment of infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria.
Administration/dosage:
By intramuscular or subcutaneous injection:
In general 0.3 ml - 0.5 ml per 10 kg b.w. twice daily for 3-5 days..
Higher doses are indicated for severe infections.
Contra-Indications:
Hypersensitivity to penicillins.
Advised withdrawal times:
meat : 14 days.
milk : 4 days.
Conservation:
Cool (8-15°C), protected from light.
Presentation:
Per 12 vials of 100 ml.