Biocillin-150 LA
Amoxicillin 15% injection

Suspension for parenteral administration

• Composition
• Contains per ml:
• Amoxycillin base

150 mg.

• Excipients ad

1 ml.

Description
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, Clostridium, Corynebacterium, E. coli, Erysipelothrix, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, penicillinase negative Staphylococcus 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 micro-organisms, like Campylobacter, Clostridium, Corynebacterium, E. coli, Erysipelothrix, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Salmonella, penicillinase negative Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. in calves, cattle, goats, sheep and swine.
Contra indications
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 10 ml in swine and more than 5 ml in calves, sheep and goats 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.
Packaging
Vial of 50 ml and 100 ml.