Amoxycilin Trihydrate BP 34.5 gm equivalent to 30 gm Amoxycillin BP.
Mode of Action
Acimox®powder is a broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic that belongs to the betalactam group. Acimox®powder interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis by inhibiting transpeptidase and carboxipeptidase enzymes and by binding with the “Penicillin binding protein” of bacteria. As a result, osmotic disorder occurs in the cell of bacteria and thus bacteria are destroyed.
Indications
Acimox®powder is penicillinase sensitive beta-lactam antibiotic. Acimox®powder is used for the treatment of infections of Respiratory, Gastrointestinal & Urinary tract and reproductive system in Poultry, Calves and Lambs, like – E. coli, Salmonella spp., Pasteurella spp., Clostridium spp., Campylobacter spp., Corynebacterium spp., Haemophilus spp., Penicillinase negative Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. etc.
Dosage & Administration
Poultry: 15-30 mg Amoxycillin per kg bodyweight with drinking water for 3-5 days.
Prevention: 1 gm Acimox® powder per 4-10 liters of drinking water for 3-5 days.
Treatment: 1 gm Acimox® powder per 2-5 liters of drinking water for 3-5 days.
Fish: 1 gm per 7.5 kg body weight with feed or 40 mg Amoxycillin per kg body weight for 5-10 days
Contraindications/ Precaution
Acimox® powder should not be given in case of known hypersensitivity to Beta-lactum antibiotics.
Once opened the sachet should be used quickly. Store in a cool and dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.
Side effect
Toxicity is rare, sometimes dermatitis and eosinophilia may occur.
