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Amoxicillin Capsules

For the treatment of skin infections, urinary tract infections and respiratory infections

Species: Dog Cat
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Amoxicillin Capsules

For the treatment of skin infections, urinary tract infections and respiratory infections

Species: Dog Cat
Prescription required
Strength:
Count:
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Product description

Amoxicillin is a semisynthetic antibiotic with a broad spectrum of activity. It provides bactericidal activity against a wide range of common gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens.

Active ingredients

Each Amoxicillin capsule contains:

Name Amoxicillin (mg)
Amoxicillin 250mg Capsules 250
Amoxicillin 500mg Capsules 500

Indications for use

Dogs:

  • Amoxicillin is indicated in the treatment of susceptible strains of the organisms causing the following infections:

    • Respiratory tract infections (tonsillitis, tracheobronchitis) due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Proteus mirabilis.

    • Genitourinary tract infections (cystitis) due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Proteus mirabilis.

    • Gastrointestinal tract infections (bacterial gastroenteritis) due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Proteus mirabilis.

    • Bacterial dermatitis due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., and Proteus mirabilis.

    • Soft tissue infections (abscesses, lacerations, and wounds) due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Proteus mirabilis.

Cats:

  • Amoxicillin is indicated in the treatment of susceptible strains of the organisms causing the following infections:

    • Upper respiratory tract infections due to Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Haemophilus spp., E. coli, Pasteurella spp., and Proteus mirabilis.

    • Genitourinary tract infections (cystitis) due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Corynebacterium spp.

    • Gastrointestinal tract infections due to E. coli, Proteus spp., Staphylococcus spp., and Streptococcus spp.

    • Skin and soft tissue infections (abscesses, lacerations, and wounds) due to Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Pasteurella multocida.

Administration and dosage

  • Dogs:

    • The recommended dosage is 5 mg/lb of body weight twice a day.
  • Cats:

    • The recommended dosage is 50 mg (5-10 mg/lb) once a day.
  • Dosage should be continued for 5-7 days or 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided. If no improvement is seen in 5 days, review diagnosis and change therapy.