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Amoxival 200 mg Tablet Dog are indicated for use in dogs for the treatment of infections of the upper respiratory tract due to amoxicillin-sensitive strains of: Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. and Pasteurella spp., in particular
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Presentation
Amoxival® 200 mg Tablet Dog are prepared as brown circular tablets. The tablets contain 200mg amoxicillin as amoxicillin trihydrate, in a highly palatable base
Uses
Amoxival® 200 mg Tablet Dog are indicated for use in dogs for the treatment of infections of the upper respiratory tract due to amoxicillin-sensitive strains of: Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. and Pasteurella spp., in particular
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Dosage and administration
Administer orally. The recommended dose rate is 10 mg amoxicillin/kg twice daily for 5 consecutive days. Double this dosage can be given up to three times daily at the discretion of the veterinarian, for five consecutive days.
Dosage Guide Amoxival® 200mg Tablet Dog
Dosage in mg - Recommended 10 mg amoxicillin per kg twice a day for 5 days
Dosage in mg - (At veterinarians discretion) 20 mg amoxicillin per kg 3 times a day for 5 days
Number of tablets - Recommended 1 tablet per 20 kg twice a day
Number of tablets - (At veterinarians discretion) 2 tablets per 20 kg 3 times a day
Dog (20 kg) 1 tablet (2 tablets at veterinarians discretion)
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Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to penicillins or cephalosporins. As with other penicillins, amoxicillin should not be used orally or parenterally in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or gerbils. Caution is advised when used in any other very small herbivore. Hypersensitivity reactions are rare. Some animals may have soft faeces.
Operator warning
Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection, inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to penicillins may lead to cross-reactions to cephalosporins and vice versa. Allergic reactions to these substances may occasionally be serious.
1. Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitive or if you have been advised not to work with such preparations.
2. Handle this product with great care to avoid exposure, taking all recommended precautions.
3. If you develop symptoms following exposure such as skin rash, you should seek medical advice and show the doctor this warning. Swelling of the face, lips, or eyes, or difficulty with breathing are more serious symptoms and require urgent medical attention.
For animal treatment only.
Store out of reach of children.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Store below 25oC in a dry place.
Protect from light.
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Legal category
POM-V (previously POM).
Packaging Quantities
Amoxival® 200 mg Tablet Dog are available in boxes containing blister strips, each of 10 tablets.
Package sizes
10 x blisters in a cardboard box (100 tablets)
Further information
Amoxicillin is a semi-synthetic antimicrobial belonging to the group of betalactamins (aminopenicillins), a broad spectrum penicillin which is bactericidal in a wide range of Gram negative and Gram positive organisms. Amoxicillin has been shown in vitro to be active against Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Corynebacterium spp., Haemophilus spp. and Pasteurella spp.
Marketing authorisation number
Vm 20749/4000
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