Amoxicillin Injectable suspension VETRIMOXIN L.A.: is an injectable suspension (long-action amoxicillin) for the treatment of affections caused by susceptible organisms, and more particularly respiratory affections, neonatal diseases etc. Presented in its specific CLAS® container, patented by CEVA Animal Health, VETRIMOXIN® LA is a unique speciality that provides at the same time a quick and long lasting efficiency as well as a good comfort for the pig and for the farmer. COMPOSITION Amoxicillin (as trihydrate salt) ..................................15 g Excipient q.s .........................................................100 ml PROPERTIES Amoxicillin is an half synthetic penicillin. The long acting formulation allows the antibiotic to reach and maintain effective levels of Amoxicillin for 48 hours. The main advantages of Amoxicillin are: broad spectrum antibiotic - bactericidal action enhanced - excellent diffusion and high concentration into all tissues after single administration through intramuscular route - low percentage of linkage with serum proteins - quick therapeutic answers - no pain nor irritation at the injection site INDICATIONS Cattle, sheep, goat, pig: Treatment of diseases due to germs sensitive to Amoxicillin. CONTRA-INDICATIONS Do not administer to animals sensitive to penicillins. Do not administer to rabbits and rodents. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Intramuscular route. Shake well before use. Usual dosage is: 15 mg of Amoxicillin/ Kg body weight, as 1 ml of VETRIMOXIN® L.A. per 10 kg body weight. Dose can be repeated 48 hours later if necessary. Large volumes (>20 ml) should be injected at two different injection sites. WITHDRAWAL PERIOD Meat and offal: 10 days. Milk: 2 days (4 milkings).