Betamox LA Injection (100 ml)

Betamox Injection is an off-white sterile suspension containing 150 mg/ml Amoxicillin as Amoxicillin Trihydrate Ph.Eur. Chemically, Amoxicillin is 6 [D (-) - a - amino-p-hydroxyphenylacetamido] penicillanic acid.
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.
Betamox LA 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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Product Description
About Betamox LA Injection (100 ml)
Betamox Injection is an off-white sterile suspension containing 150 mg/ml Amoxicillin as Amoxicillin Trihydrate Ph.Eur. Chemically, Amoxicillin is 6 [D (-) - a - amino-p-hydroxyphenylacetamido] penicillanic acid.
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.
Betamox LA 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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Directions For Use
Directions for Use
CATTLE, SHEEP AND PIGS : By Intramuscular injection only.
DOGS AND CATS : By subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
ANIMAL WEIGHT (kg) DOSE VOLUME
Cattle 450 kg 45.0 ml
Sheep 65 kg 6.5 ml
Pigs 150 kg 15.0 ml
Dogs 20 kg 2.0 ml
Cats 5 kg 0.5 ml
(Guide-dose volume is equivalent to 1 ml per 10 kg daily).
Normal aseptic precautions should be observed.
If dose volume exceeds 20 ml it should be divided and injected into two sites.
Active Ingredient
Betamox LA Injection (100 ml) ingredients
Betamox LA Injection is an off-white oily suspension containing 150 mg/ml Amoxicillin as Amoxicillin Trihydrate Ph.Eur.
Side Effects
Side effects of Betamox LA Injection (100 ml)
Withdrawal periods:
Milk - 79 hours after last treatment if milked twice daily
Meat (Cattle) - 23 days after last treatment
Meat (Sheep & Pigs) - 16 days after last treatment
Always check the datasheet!
Operator Warming:
Care should be taken to avoid accidental self-injection. In the case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately. Penicillins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection, inhalation or other exposure. Hypersensitivity to penicillins may lead to cross-reaction to cephalosporins and vice versa. These reactions may be serious.
Additional Data
Betamox LA Injection (100 ml) specification
| Specification: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Pack Size: | 100 ml |
| Brands: | Norbrook Laboratories |
| Product Form: | LA injection |
| External Link: | http://www.norbrook.co.uk/Products/ProductData.cfm/product_Key/408/CatKey/1/Section/Veterinary_Products/ |

















