Generic Formulation

Ampicillin Sodium

Indication

Systemic bacterial infections, septicaemia, urinary tract infection and navel ill.

Contraindications

Penicillin hypersensitivity. Not for rabbits, guinea pigs or hamsters.

Side Effects

Hypersensitivity; diarrhoea.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Considered safe.

Dose Guidance

DogIM/IV/SC

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q8-12h

Duration

5-7 days

Verify against the product label before use.

CatIM/IV/SC

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q8-12h

Duration

5-7 days

Verify against the product label before use.

CattleIM/IV

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

3-5 days

Verify against the product label before use.

CattleSC

Dose

4 – 10

mg/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

For respiratory infection use 22 mg/kg days

GoatIM/IV

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

3-5 days

Verify against the product label before use.

SheepIM/IV

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

3-5 days

Verify against the product label before use.

HorseIV, IM

Dose

10 – 50

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

—

BuffaloIM/IV

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

3-5 days

Verify against the product label before use.

CowIM/IV

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

3-5 days

Verify against the product label before use.

RuminantsIM, PO

Dose

4 – 10

mg/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

—

For respiratory infection use 22 mg/kg dose.

CalfIM/IV

Dose

10 – 20

mg/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

3-5 days

Verify against the product label before use.

SwineSC, IM

Dose

6 – 8

mg/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

—

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