Biocillin- 150 LA is a suspension for parenteral administration in Cattle, Sheep, Goats etc. Each ml contains 150mg of the bacteriocidal Amoxycillin base. Amoxicillin is a semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillin with a bactericidal action against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
The range of effect 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 cattle, calves, sheep, goats and swine.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to amoxicillin. Administration to animals with a seriously impaired renal function. Concurrent administration of tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides and lincosamides.
Side Effects
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Dosage
For intramuscular administration. General: 1 ml per 10 kg body weight, repeatable if necessary after 48 hours. Shake well before use and do not administer more than 20 ml in cattle, more than 5 ml in calves, sheep and goats and more than 10 ml in swine per injection site.
Withdrawal Times
- For meat: 21 days. - For milk: 3 days.
Not for use in sheep and goats producing milk for human consumption.
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