Amoxycillin belongs to Penicillin group of
antibiotics, a bactericidal broad spectrum on both gram -ve
& +ve bacteria. It is well absorbed following administration
by mouth more than Ampicillin and giving higher plasma &
tissue concentrations.Its absorption is less affected by the
presence of food in the stomach.
INDICATIONS
Amoxycillin
50% is indicated in most bacterial infections; E.coli
,Salmonella, Staph. spp. , Strep.spp. , Pasteurella,
Clostridia & Listeria.
DOSAGE
Poultry:
100 gm/500 liters of drinking water for 5 days.
Sheep & Goats:
1-4 gm/Animal twice daily for 5 days.
Calves & Foals :
2-4 gm/Animal twice daily for 5 days.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
It is prefered to stop treatment 5 days before slaughter.
