VeterinaryAntibiotics

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Composition

Bolus

Moxilin CV Vet: Each bolus contains Amoxicillin 400 mg (as Amoxicillin Trihydrate BP) and Clavulanic Acid 100 mg (as diluted Potassium Clavulanate BP).

Moxilin CV DS Vet: Each bolus contains Amoxicillin 800 mg (as Amoxicillin Trihydrate BP) and Clavulanic Acid 200 mg (as diluted Potassium Clavulanate BP).

WSP

Moxilin CV Vet WSP: Each gram contains Amoxicillin (as Trihydrate BP) 100 mg and Clavulanic acid (as diluted Potassium Clavulanate BP) 25 mg.

Description

Moxilin-CV DS Vet contains amoxicillin, a semisynthetic broad-spectrum penicillin with bactericidal activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, which acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Clavulanic acid functions as a beta-lactamase enzyme inhibitor. The combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid is effective against both beta-lactamase-producing and non-beta-lactamase-producing bacteria.

Indications

Cattle and Calves:

Moxilin-CV DS Vet is indicated for the treatment of respiratory tract infections, digestive tract infections, and soft tissue infections.

The formulation also addresses joint and navel ill, abscesses, and urogenital tract infections.

It is additionally used for managing mastitis and postpartum metritis.

Dogs:

Moxilin-CV DS Vet is indicated for the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections, wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis.

The formulation also provides relief from anal sacculitis, dental infections, and urogenital tract infections.

It is additionally utilized for respiratory tract infections and digestive tract infections.

Cats:

Moxilin-CV DS Vet is indicated for the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections, wounds, and abscesses.

The formulation is also effective against cellulitis and dermatitis.

Poultry:

Moxilin-CV DS Vet is indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary tract infections such as colibacillosis and salmonellosis.

The formulation further addresses fowl cholera, fowl typhoid, infectious coryza, and necrotic enteritis.

It is additionally effective against streptococcosis and staphylococcosis.

The preparation is also utilized for the prevention of secondary bacterial infections following viral diseases such as infectious bursal disease and Newcastle disease.

Dosage & Administration

Route of Administration: Oral

Cattle & Calves: 6.25–12.5 mg/kg body weight twice daily for 5–7 days (or 1 bolus per 80–160 kg body weight).

Dogs: 12.5 mg/kg body weight twice daily for 5–7 days.

Cats: 6.25 mg twice daily for 5–7 days.

Poultry: 1 g/L drinking water for 3–5 days.

Or as directed by the registered Veterinarian.

Interaction

No known interactions with drugs, feed, and other substances.

Contraindications

Do not use in animals with known sensitivity to Amoxicillin and/or Clavulanic Acid.

Side Effects

Common: Allergic reaction, loss of appetite, vomiting/nausea, and diarrhoea may occur in some cases. Rare: None reported.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Animal studies failed to reveal any evidence of teratogenicity. However, risk and necessity should be considered during administration of medicine in pregnant and lactating animals.