AMOXI-DROP®
(amoxicillin) Liquid
AMOXI-DROP® (amoxicillin) is approved for the treatment of susceptible organisms causing the following infections:
15 mL bottles containing 0.75 gram and 30 mL bottles containing 1.5 gram of amoxicillin. When reconstituted, each mL contains 50 mg of amoxicillin.
Dosage and Administration
(amoxicillin) Liquid
Description
- Semi-synthetic penicillin with a broad spectrum of antibiotic activity for use in dogs.
- Provides bactericidal activity against a wide range of common gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens.
AMOXI-DROP® (amoxicillin) is approved for the treatment of susceptible organisms causing the following infections:
- Respiratory 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, wounds) due
to Staphylococcus aureus,
spp., E. coli and Proteus mirabilis.
- AMOXI-DROP is rapidly absorbed and diffused into most body tissue and fluids following oral administration.
- AMOXI-DROP is stable in the presence of gastric acid and may be given without regard to meals.
- Little or no settling after resuspension of AMOXI-DROP makes dosing accurate, consistent.
15 mL bottles containing 0.75 gram and 30 mL bottles containing 1.5 gram of amoxicillin. When reconstituted, each mL contains 50 mg of amoxicillin.
Dosage and Administration
- Treatment should be continued for 48 hours after the animal has become asymptomatic.
- Add water to the bottle and shake vigorously. Each mL of suspension will contain 50 mg of amoxicillin when mixed as follows:
- 15 mL bottle – combine with 12 mL water
- 30 mL bottle – combine with 23 mL water
- Any unused portion of reconstituted suspension should be discarded after 14 days. After mixing, refrigeration is preferable but not required.
- Recommended dosage is 5 mg/lb of body weight. Administer twice daily for 5 to 7 days, or for 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided.
- For use in dogs only.
- Use is contraindicated in animals with a history of allergic reactions to penicillin.
- If an allergic reaction occurs, administer epinephrine and/or steroids.
- Minor irritation at injection site may occur.
- If no improvement is seen within 5 days, diagnosis should be reconsidered.
- Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on order of a licensed veterinarian.