Biocillin-500 WS

Amoxicillin 50% Water Soluble Powder

Ingredients (in 1 gram of powder):

• Amoxicillin trihydrate – 500 mg

Description:
Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum bactericidal penicillin that acts on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Its action is based on inhibiting the development of the peptidoglycan structure of the bacterial cell wall. It is well absorbed after oral administration and is stable in gastric acid. It is excreted mainly unchanged by the kidneys and creates high concentrations in the kidney tissue. In birds, amoxicillin is distributed and excreted more rapidly.

Usage Instructions:

• Treatment of salmonellosis and pasteurellosis in pigs

• Infections caused by amoxicillin-susceptible bacteria in chickens, turkeys and ducks

Notes:

• Does not affect beta-lactamase-producing microorganisms

• Use should be based on susceptibility testing and local antimicrobial policies.

Prohibitions:

• Not for use in rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs, as well as in egg-producing birds.

• Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to amoxicillin.

Side Effects:

• Sensitivity reactions are possible.

Dosage:

• Pigs: 20 mg/kg body weight per day via drinking water, doses at 12-hour intervals, for up to 5 days.
  (Prepare the medicine with fresh drinking water)

• Via liquid feed: 20 mg/kg body weight per day for up to 5 days. Freshly prepared feed should be given 3 times a day.

• Chicken: 15 mg/kg body weight via drinking water, 3 days, 5 days in severe cases

• Turkey: 15-20 mg/kg body weight, 3 days, 5 days in severe cases

• Duck: 20 mg/kg body weight, 3 consecutive days

Waiting Periods:

• For meat and organs:
  Pork – 2 days
  Chicken – 1 day
  Turkey – 5 days
  Duck – 9 days

Note: Use for eggs is prohibited.

Packaging:
30 gram and 100 gram packages, 500 gram and 1000 gram jars.