Amoxicolistin

AMOXICOLISTIN

Solution for injection

Broad spectrum antimicrobial

COMPOSITION

Active substances: Amoxicillin trihydrate 10 g and Colistin sulfate 25,000,000 U.I.

Excipients: nipagin, nipasol, distilled water ad 100 ml

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION

The efficacy of Amoxicolistin is based on synergistic and complementary action of two antibiotics, amoxicillin and colistin. Amoxicillin is a synthetic broad spectrum and low toxicity penicillin with strong bactericidal action against Gram negative (Actinobacillus, Bordetella, Escherichia Haemophillus, Pasteurella, Salmonella) and Gram positive bacteria (B. Anthracis, Clostridium, Actinomyces, Erysipelotrix). Amoxicillin is rapidly distributed throughout the body tissues and fluids reaching concentration peaks in lungs, liver, kidney and urine.

Colistin (from the polymixins group) is a specific antibiotic for Gram negative germs (E. Coli, Haemophillus spp., Bordetella spp. etc.).

TARGET SPECIES

Cattle, horses, sheep, goats and swine

INDICATIONS

In acute primary or secondary infections: colibacillosis, salmonellosis, septicemic conditions, infectious enteritis, urogenital infections, omphalitis etc..

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not use in animals with known sensitivity to any of the active substances or excipients.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Unknown if administered as per the recommendations.

Should you notice severe reactions or other effects not specified in this leaflet, please inform your veterinarian.

METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION

The product is injected intramuscularly or subcutaneously in cattle, horses, sheep, goats and swine, as follows: 1 ml per 10 kg body weight at 12 hours interval, for 3-4 consecutive days.

Accurately assess animal body weight whenever possible to avoid underdosage.

WARNINGS

None

WITHDRAWAL PERIOD

Meat: 28 days; Milk: 7 days.

PRESENTATION FORM

Glass vials containing 50 and 100 ml.