AMPICIL 50% WSP

COMPOSITION

Contains per g:

Ampicillin trihydrate                                    500   mg

 

DESCRIPTION

Ampicillin is a semi-synthetic penicillin with a broad-spectrum activity against many Gram-negative and some Gram-positive bacteria. Ampicillin acts bactericidal by interfering with the cell wall synthesis of bacteria. Ampicillin is acid stable and well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, hence it can be administered in drinking water to be used in control of systemic infections.

 

INDICATIONS

AMPICIL 50% WSP is indicated for the treatment of enteritis in calves, lambs and kids caused by E. coli, pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multocida, and infections caused by Salmonella dublin. In poultry, AMPICIL 50% WSP is effective in the treatment of enteritis and airway infections caused by E. coli, Salmonella and Clostridium spp.

 

CONTRA-INDICATION

Do not administer to animals with known hypersensitivity to the group of penicillins and neither in animals with impaired renal nor hepatic function. Do not use in layers producing eggs for human consumption.

 

SIDE-EFFECTS

Sometimes gastro-intestinal disturbances, hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins or allergic skin reactions may occur.

 

INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER DRUGS

Do not combine ampicillin with bacteriostatic antimicrobial drugs.

 

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

For oral administration via drinking water or milk-replacer. Clean and flush the drinking water systems thoroughly before and after administration of ampicillin.

Calves, lambs, kids      : 20 - 40 mg per kg bodyweight, twice daily, for 5 days.

Poultry                           : 250 g per 1,000 liters of drinking water, continuously for a period of 5-7 days.

Pigs                                 : 75 g per 100 liters of drinking water, continuously for a period of 5-7 days.

Medicated drinking water should be used within 4 hours after preparation.

 

WITHDRAWAL TIME

Meat   : Calves          : 8 days  

              Poultry        : 8 days

 

STORAGE

Store in a dry and dark place between 8 °C and 25 °C.

Store in closed packing.

Keep medicine away from children.

 

PACKING

Jar of 500 g (24 jars per box).

Jar of 1,000 g (12 jars per box).