Presentation:
Betamox Palatable Drops are presented as a pale red powder containing:
Amoxicillin Trihydrate equivalent to 750mg amoxicillin.
The powder should be reconstituted with 12ml water to give a 15ml suspension containing amoxicillin at a concentration of 50mg/ml.
Uses:
Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum semi-synthetic penicillin, bactericidal in action. In vitro it is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria found in dogs and cats
including: Bacillus cereus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Corynebacteriumspp, Citrobacter freundii, Chromobacter spp, Escherichia coli, Flavobacter spp, Proteus mirabilis, Pasteurella spp, including Pasteurella multocida, Salmonella spp, Staphylococci (penicillin-sensitive strains) and Streptococci.
Betamox Palatable Drops are suitable for the control of infections in dogs and cats caused by susceptible organisms including: infections of the alimentary tract, respiratory tract and urogenital tract;eye and ear infections and skin and wound infections.
Use of the product should be based on susceptibility testing of the bacteria isolated from the animal. If this is not possible, therapy should be based on local epidemiological information.
Dosage & Administration:
Administer orally, using the graduated pipette provided, at a rate of 10mg/kg bodyweight, twice daily for up to seven days.
The dosage rate of 10mg/kg is achieved by administering 1ml of reconstituted product per 5kg bodyweight.
To ensure the correct dosage, bodyweight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid underdosing.
Reconstitution:
Add 12 ml water to the powder and shake vigorously. This will make 15 ml of the suspension, containing amoxycillin at a concentration of 50 mg/ml.
Contraindictions, Warnings etc:
Betamox Palatable Drops should not be given to penicillin sensitive animals.
As with other penicillins, amoxicillin should not be used orally or parenterally in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or gerbils. Caution is advised when used in any other small herbivores.
If you notice any serious effects or other effects not mentioned in this publication, please inform your veterinary surgeon.
Pharmaceutical Precautions:
Do not store the powder or reconstituted product above 25ºC. Shake well before use.
Keep container in outer packaging.
Any reconstituted product remaining 7 days after preparation should be discarded.
After the product is reconstituted, using the in-use shelf-life which is specified on this package insert, the date on which any reconstituted product remaining in the container should be discarded should be worked out. This discard date should be written in the space provided on the carton.
Dispose of part used and empty bottles in the household refuse. Unused product should be returned to the veterinary surgeon.