Phenocillin
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Chickens.
Indications
For the treatment and metaphylaxis of necrotic enteritis caused by Clostridium perfringens. The disease must have been currently diagnosed in the flock before metaphylactic use.
Dose to be administered and administration route
13.5 – 20 mg phenoxymethylpenicillin per kg body weight per day, corresponding to 17 – 25 mg of the product per kg body weight per day, for 5 days.
Method of administration: oral use, dissolve in drinking water and use within 12 hours. The maximum solubility is 100 g product per litre drinking water.
The following calculation may be used to determine the quantity in grams of the product to be added to 1000 litres of water:
| mg product/kg body weight/day | x | mean body weight of individual animals (kg) | x | number of animals | = | mg product /litre | = | g product/ 1000 l water |
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| Total water consumption (litre) of the group to be treated on the previous day | ||||||||
To calculate correctly the amount of powder required, the use of calibrated weighing equipment is recommended. Taking into account that sick animals may drink less, it is recommended to start therapy with the highest authorised dose, to compensate for a possible lower intake of medicated water.
To ensure correct dosage, the body weight of the animals should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid under dosing.
No other source of drinking water should be available during the medication period.
In cases of altered drinking water consumption in chickens, the concentration should be adjusted so that the recommended dosage is achieved. After the end of the treatment period, the water supply system should be cleaned to avoid subsequent intake of sub-therapeutic amounts of the active substance.
Adverse reactions
Although no adverse reactions have been observed after the administration of the product, penicillins may cause vomiting, diarrhoea and alter gut flora by selecting resistant bacteria.
References
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| Art. Nr. | 16849/4054 |
| EAN | 8714225158294 |
