Biocillin-200 WS

Biocillin-200 WS

Amoxicillin 20% water-soluble powder

Composition

  • Contains per gram powder:
  • Amoxicillin trihydrate
    200 mg.

Description

Amoxicillin is a semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillin with a bactericidal action against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The spectrum of amoxicillin includes Campylobacter spp., Clostridium spp., Corynebacterium spp., E. coli, Erysipelothrix spp., Haemophilus spp., Pasteurella spp., Salmonella spp., penicillinase-negative Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. The bactericidal action is due to inhibition of cell wall synthesis. Amoxicillin is mainly excreted in urine. A major part can also be excreted in bile.

Indications

Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tract infections caused by amoxicillin-sensitive microorganisms, like Campylobacter spp., Clostridium spp., Corynebacterium spp., E. coli, Erysipelothrix spp., Haemophilus spp., Pasteurella spp., Salmonella spp., penicillinase-negative Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. in calves, sheep, goats, swine and poultry.

Contraindications

  Hypersensitivity to amoxicillin. Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal function. Concurrent administration of tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides and lincosamides. Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.  

Side Effects

Hypersensitivity reactions may occur.

Dosage

For oral administration. Calves, sheep and goats: Twice daily, 5 g per 100 kg body weight for 3 – 5 days. Swine and poultry: 1 kg per 1000 – 2000 litres of drinking water for 3 – 5 days. Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.

Withdrawal Times

– For meat: Calves, sheep, goats and swine: 8 days. Poultry: 3 days.
Not for use in poultry producing eggs for human consumption.

Packaging

Sachet of 100 g and jar of 1000 g.