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Vetremox®:  Contra-indications, warnings, etc
 
 
Vetremox®
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
1. Chickens for human consumption must not be slaughtered during treatment or for 2 days after the last treatment. Turkeys for human consumption must not be slaughtered during treatment or for 5 days after the last treatment.
2. Vetremox® must not be administered to chickens or turkeys laying eggs intended for human consumption.
3. In common with all other penicillins, amoxicillin should not be used orally or parenterally in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils or other very small herbivores.
Operator Safety
Whilst handling the product wear waterproof gloves at all times. When adding Vetremox® Powder to water, keep the neck of the powder container below the level of the water while emptying, in order to minimise the presence of dust.
Vetremox® contains a penicillin. 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
Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitised, or if you have been advised not to work with such preparations.
Handle this product with great care to avoid exposure, taking all recommended precautions. Avoid skin contact. 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 in breathing are more serious symptoms and require urgent medical attention.
Avoid skin contact. Wash hands after use.
           
 
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  Date updated: 5 October 2007