| Composition : |
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| Each 1 gm Contains: |
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| - Amoxicillin (As Trihydrate) |
150 mg. |
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| Properties : |
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Betamoxin is an offwhite sterile suspension containing 150 mg/ml
Amoxicillin as Amoxicillin Trihydrate. Chemically, Amoxicillin is 6-[D (-)-
α-amino-p-hydroxyphenylacetamido] penicillanic acid. |
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| Indications : |
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Amoxicillin is a broad spectrum semi-synthetic penicillin bactericidal in
action for use in cattle, pigs, sheep, dogs and cats. In vitro it is effective
against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
which include: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus species,
Salmonella species, Staphylococci and Streptococci.
Betamoxin is suitable for the control of infections, due to susceptible
micro-organisms, in cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs and cats where a single
injection giving prolonged activity is required. It may also protect from
secondary bacterial invasion in cases where bacteria are not the initial
cause of the disease.
Indications include infections of:
(a) Alimentary tract.
(b) Respiratory tract.
(c) Skin and soft tissue.
(d) Urogenital tract.
(e) In prevention of post-operative infection (treat before surgery). |
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| Dosage and administration : |
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Cattle: 15 mg active ingredient/ kg bodyweight (45ml Betamoxin per
450 kg bodyweight), by intramuscular injection only.
Sheep: 15 mg active ingredient / kg bodyweight (6.5ml Betamoxin per
65 kg bodyweight), by intramuscular injection only.
Dog: 15 mg active ingredient/ kg bodyweight (2ml Betamoxin per 20
kg bodyweight), by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
Cat: 15 mg active ingredient/ kg bodyweight (0.5 ml Betamoxin per 5
kg bodyweight), by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
* Repeat if necessary after 48 hours. Massage the injection site. A separate
injection site should be used for each administration.
* If dose volume exceeds 20 ml, it should be divided and injected into
two sites.
* As with other injectable preparations, normal aseptic precautions
should be observed.
* Use dry syringe for extraction of suspension to avoid hydrolysis
of Amoxicillin. |
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| Contraindications : |
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- Suspension is not suitable for intravenous or intrathecal administration.
- Occasional local reaction may occur with use of Betamoxin
- Not effective against beta-lactamase producing organisms.
- Amoxicillin, like other Penicillins, should not be administered orally
or parenterally in rabbits, hamsters, gerbils and guinea pigs. |
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| Warnings : |
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Penicillins and Cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy)
following injection, inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity
to Penicillins may lead to cross reactions to cephalosporins
and vice versa. Allergic reactions to these substances may occasionally
be serious.
1. Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitized, or if
you have been advised not to work with such preparations.
2. Handle this product with great care to avoid exposure taking all
recommended precautions.
3. If you develop symptoms following exposure, such as a skin rash,
you should seek medical advice and show the doctor this warning.
Swelling of the face, lips or eyes or difficulty breathing are
more serious symptoms and require urgent medical attention. |
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| Withdrawal Period : |
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- Meat from treated cows should not be used during treatment and
within 23 days from the last treatment.
- Milk from treated cows should not be used during treatment and
within 79 hours (i.e. at the 7th milking) from the last treatment.
- Meat from treated sheep should not be used during treatment
and within 16 days from the last treatment.
- Not for use in sheep producing milk for human consumption. |
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| Packing : |
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50 ml, 100 ml glass vials. |
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