Amoxibactin vet.
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Dogs
Indications
Treatment of primary and secondary infections of the airways, such as rhinitis caused by Pasteurella spp. and Streptococcus spp., and bronchopneumonia caused by Pasteurella spp., Escherichia coli and Gram-positive cocci.
Treatment of primary infections of the urogenital tract, such as pyelonephritis and infections of the lower urinary tract caused by Escherichia coli, Proteus spp. and Gram-positive cocci, endometritis caused by Escherichia coli, Streptococcus canis and Proteus spp., and vaginitis as a result of mixed infections.
Treatment of mastitis caused by Gram-positive cocci and Escherichia coli. Treatment of local skin infections caused by Streptococcus spp.
Dose to be administered and administration route
For oral administration in dogs.
To ensure a correct dosage body weight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid underdosing.
Dosage
The recommended dose is 10 mg amoxicillin per kg bodyweight, twice daily for a minimum of 5 consecutive days. The majority of routine cases respond after between 5 and 7 days of therapy. If no improvement is observed after 5 – 7 days, the diagnosis should be re-assessed. In chronic or refractory cases, a longer course of therapy may be required.
The following table is intended as a guide to dispensing the product at the standard dose rate of 10 mg per kg bodyweight twice daily.
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Number of tablets twice daily |
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Body weight (kg) |
Amoxicillin 50 mg for dogs and cats |
Amoxicillin 250 mg for dogs |
Amoxicillin 500 mg for dogs |
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1 – 1.25 |
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>1.25 – 2.5 |
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>2.5 – 3.75 |
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>3.75 – 5 |
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>5 – 6.25 |
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or |
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>6.25 – 12.5 |
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or |
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>12.5 – 18.75 |
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>18.75 - 25 |
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or |
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>25 – 31.25 |
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>31.25 – 37.5 |
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or |
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>37.5 - 50 |
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or |
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>50 – 62.5 |
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>62.5 - 75 |
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= ¼ Tablet 
= ½ Tablet 
= ¾ Tablet 
= 1 Tablet
Tablets can be divided into halves or quarters to ensure accurate dosing. Place the tablet on a flat surface, with its scored side facing up and the convex (rounded) side facing the surface.
Halves: press down with your thumbs on both sides of the tablet.
Quarters: press down with your thumb in the middle of the tablet.
Adverse reactions
Mild gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhoea and vomiting) may occur very rarely (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports) after administration of the product. Hypersensitivity reactions (allergic skin reactions, anaphylaxis) may occur very rarely. In these cases, administration should be discontinued and a symptomatic treatment given.
References
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| Art. Nr. | 41821/4016 |
| EAN | 8717973561651 |
