PLEASE NOTE: A prescription issued by a UK registered vet (MRCVS) is required before this item can be dispatched.
Betamox LA
Product Description
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 Grampositive and Gram-negative bacteria which include: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus species, Salmonella species, Staphylococci and Streptococci.
Betamox LA 150mg/ml Suspension for Injection 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 by sensitive organisms 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).
Dosage & Administration
Cattle, Sheep and Pigs : By intramuscular injection only.
The recommended dosage rate is 15mg per kg bodyweight, (1ml/10kg bodyweight) repeatable if necessary after 48 hours.
A separate injection site should be used for each administration.
Max Injection site volume
Cattle: 15ml
Sheep & Pigs: 4ml
Withdrawals
Increase in Withdrawal Periods and Maximum Injection Site Volumes for Betamox® LA
Please note that the withdrawal periods and maximum injection site volumes for Betamox® LA 150mg/ml Suspension for Injection (Amoxicillin 150mg) have increased to the below with immediate effect:
Cattle:
Meat: 39 days
Milk: 108 hours (4.5 days)
Sheep:
Meat: 29 days
Not authorised for use in sheep producing milk for human consumption
Pigs: 42 days
100ml
Farm Vet Services recommended product is Trymox
