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Amoxypen Injection. 150 mg/ml Suspension for injection:  Dosage and administration
 
 
Amoxypen Injection. 150 mg/ml Suspension for injection
Dosage and administration
Dosage
in general 7 mg/kg bodyweight (equivalent to 0.5 ml per 10 kg), once daily for up to five days. Suggested doses are:
Cattle
500 kg 25.0 ml (max 20 ml at one site)
Sheep
 50 kg  2.5 ml
Pigs
 50 kg  2.5 ml
Dogs
 10 kg  0.5 ml
Cats
  5 kg  0.25 ml
Administration
Cattle, Sheep and Pigs – by intramuscular injection only.
Dogs and Cats – by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.
Normal aseptic precautions should be observed. After administration massage the injection site.
An appropriately graduated syringe must be used to ensure accurate administration of the required dose volume. This is particularly important when injecting small volumes.
A separate injection site should be used for each administration.
           
 
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  Date updated: 8 November 2006