Moxilin Vet
(Amoxicillin)
Bolus & Injection
For Veterinary Use Only
Composition:
Moxilin Vet Bolus: Each bolus contains Amoxicillin
Trihydrate BP equivalent to 1 g of Amoxicillin.
Moxilin Vet 1 g: Each vial contains 1 g of Amoxicillin (as
sterile Amoxicillin Sodium BP). Each ampoule contains 10 ml of water for
injection BP for reconstitution.
Moxilin Vet 2 g: Each vial contains 2 g of Amoxicillin (as
sterile Amoxicillin Sodium BP). Each ampoule contains 10 ml of water for
injection BP for reconstitution.
Pharmacology:
Amoxicillin is a semi-synthetic broad-spectrum penicillin
with bactericidal activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative
bacteria. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Indications:
Amoxicillin (Moxilin Vet) is indicated for the treatment of
the following infectious diseases in various animals:
In Cattle, Horse, Sheep/Goat, Pig, Dog, and Cat:
- Urogenital tract diseases: Mastitis, metritis, pyometra,
retained placenta, navel ill, cystitis, nephritis & MMA-syndrome, etc.
- Respiratory diseases: Pneumonia, shipping fever,
bronchitis, calf diphtheria, sinusitis, pharyngitis & laryngitis, etc.
- GI tract diseases: Calf scour, salmonellosis, gastritis,
enteritis, stomatitis & campylobacteriosis, etc.
- Musculoskeletal diseases: Skin & soft tissue
infections, abscesses, wounds, foot rot, arthritis, black quarter & eczema,
etc.
- For the prevention of secondary bacterial infections
following viral or parasitic infections and post-operation.
In Poultry:
- Pneumonia, infectious coryza, fowl cholera,
colibacillosis, salmonellosis, necrotic enteritis, CRD, staphylococcosis,
ranikhet & gumboro, etc.
In Fish:
- Fin rot disease, tail rot disease, dropsy, white & red
spot disease, and gill rot disease.
Dosage & Administration:
Route of Administration: Oral/IM/IV/SC
Moxilin Vet Bolus: For oral administration only.
- Livestock: One bolus/125 kg body weight (8 mg/kg) twice
daily.
- Horse: One bolus/25-40 kg body weight thrice daily.
- Poultry: One bolus/10 liters of drinking water twice
daily.
- Dog/Cat: 10 mg/kg body weight twice daily.
- Fish & Shrimp: 80 mg/kg body weight daily.
Moxilin Vet Powder for Injection: For IM/IV/SC administration only.
- Cattle: 7 mg/kg body weight by IM/IV/SC injection once or
twice daily for 3-5 days or 1 g/142 kg & 2 g/285 kg body weight.
- Horse: 10 mg/kg body weight by IM/IV/SC injection once or
twice daily for 3-5 days or 1 g/100 kg & 2 g/200 kg body weight.
- Sheep/Goat & Pig: 7 mg/kg body weight by IM/SC
injection once or twice daily for 3-5 days.
- Dogs & Cats: 7 mg/kg body weight by IM/SC injection
once daily for 3-5 days.
- Or, as directed by a registered Veterinary Physician.
Contraindication:
Contraindicated in animals hypersensitive to Amoxicillin.
Warning & Precaution:
Amoxicillin is ineffective against beta-lactamase
enzyme-producing bacteria. Use cautiously in animals who are documented
hypersensitive to other beta-lactam antibiotics, e.g., cephalosporin,
cefamycins, carbapenems.
Side Effects:
Common side effects include hypersensitivity reactions and
local irritation in some cases. Rare side effects are not known.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
Animal studies did not demonstrate any risk to the fetus.
However, the risk and necessity should be considered during administration in
pregnant & lactating animals.
Drug Interaction:
Administration of Amoxicillin with bacteriostatic drugs
(Chloramphenicol, Erythromycin, Tetracycline & Sulfonamide, etc.) may show
antagonism effects. There are no known interactions with food and other
substances.
Overdose:
Symptoms of allergic reactions, central nervous system
symptoms of excitement & spasm may occur. No specific antidote is known;
symptomatic treatments are advised.
Withdrawal Time:
Moxilin Vet Bolus: Meat - Must not be consumed up to 10 days
after administration of this medicine. Milk - Must not be consumed up to 1 day
after administration.
Moxilin Vet Powder for Injection: Meat - Must not be
consumed up to 18 days after administration. Milk - Must not be consumed up to
1 day after administration.
Storage:
Store below 30°C temperature in a dry place, protected from
light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Packing:
- Moxilin Vet Bolus: Each box contains 5 x 4 boli in blister
strips.
- Moxilin Vet 1 g: Each box contains one vial of powder for
injection & one ampoule of 10 ml water for injection in a blister strip and
a 10 ml disposable syringe.
- Moxilin Vet 2 g: Each box contains one vial of powder for injection & one ampoule of 10 ml water for injection in a blister strip and a 10 ml disposable syringe.
Note: Before applying these information, please consult with veterinarian and product literature of the company.
