
A long-acting anti-microbial suspension for pigs
Amoxicillin
Injectable suspension
VETRIMOXIN® L.A.: is an injectable suspension (long-action amoxicillin) for the treatment of affections caused by susceptible organisms, and more particularly respiratory affections, neonatal diseases etc. Presented in its specific CLAS® container, patented by CEVA Animal Health, VETRIMOXIN® LA is a unique speciality that provides at the same time a quick and long lasting efficiency as well as a good comfort for the pig and for the farmer.
COMPOSITION
Amoxicillin (as trihydrate salt) ..................................15 g
Excipient q.s .........................................................100 ml
PROPERTIES
Amoxicillin is an half synthetic penicillin. The long acting formulation allows the antibiotic to reach and maintain effective levels of Amoxicillin for 48 hours. The main advantages of Amoxicillin are: broad spectrum antibiotic - bactericidal action enhanced - excellent diffusion and high concentration into all tissues after single administration through intramuscular route - low percentage of linkage with serum proteins - quick therapeutic answers - no pain nor irritation at the injection site
INDICATIONS
Cattle, sheep, goat, pig:
Treatment of diseases due to germs sensitive to Amoxicillin.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Do not administer to animals sensitive to penicillins.
Do not administer to rabbits and rodents.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Intramuscular route.
Shake well before use.
Usual dosage is: 15 mg of Amoxicillin/ Kg body weight, as 1 ml of VETRIMOXIN® L.A. per 10 kg body weight. Dose can be repeated 48 hours later if necessary.
Large volumes (>20 ml) should be injected at two different injection sites.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Meat and offal: 10 days.
Milk: 2 days (4 milkings).
PRESENTATION
100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml vial.
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
From one country to another, product lines are adapted to local demand and regulatory requirements. All the products presented on this website are not present in all the Asian Pacific countries. Some specific requirements may exist in one country and not in another one.
For further information, please take a look at the CEVA Animal Health site for your country. Warning: the information provided on the products depends on national registrations. Access to technical information is restricted to authorised persons.