Ampicillin (trihydrate), 50 mg; Colistin (sulphate), 125.000 IU Prevention and treatment of diarrhoeas caused by salmonella and E. coli

Composition

1 g contains: Ampicillin (trihydrate), 50 mg; Colistin (sulphate), 125.000 IU.

 

Indications

Prevention and treatment of diarrhoeas caused by sensitive germs as salmonellosis and colibacillosis.

 

Contraindications

Do not use in animals with a history of allergies to beta-lactams. Do not use in rabbits, guinea-pigs, hamsters or other small rodents. Do not use in animals with renal failure.

 

Adverse reactions

Gastrointestinal alterations (diarrhoeas, pseudomembranous colitis). Allergic reactions.

If you notice any serious effects or other effects not mentioned in this package leaflet, please inform your veterinary surgeon.

 

Target species

Calves, lambs, kid goats, fowls and pigs.

 

Dosage for each species, route and method of administration

Oral use in drinking water or feed.

Prevention: Administer 1 g/L of drinking water or 2 g/kg of feed.

Treatment: Administer 2 g/L of drinking water or 4 g/kg of feed, daily, for 3-5 days.

Renew the medicated solution, at least, every 24 hours.

 

Withdrawal period

Meat: 6 days.

 

Storage precautions

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Protect from moisture, light and heat.

 

Special warnings

Interactions: Do not give with bacteriostatic anti-infectives (tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, sulphonamides...). Aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins increase the neurotoxic and nephrotoxic effects. Muscle relaxants increase the neuromuscular blockade.

Overdose: Neurotoxic and nephrotoxic signs can appear. Diarrhoeas by dysbacteriosis which disappear discontinuing medication.

 

Disposal

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your veterinary surgeon how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures should help to protect the environment.

 

Other information

Containers of 100 g, 1 kg and 5 kg.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

 

Invesa

Industrial Veterinaria, S.A.

a LIVISTO company

Esmeralda, 19

08950 Esplugues de Llobregat

(Barcelona) Spain