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Amatib 800 mg/g Oral Powder for Pigs and Chickens

Active ingredient: Amoxicillin Trihydrate

Form

Powder

Species

Chickens Pigs

Manufacturer

KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto

VMD MA No.

01656/5070

What it's used for

Pigs: Treatment of respiratory tract infections, gastro-intestinal tract infections, meningitis, arthritis and secondary infections caused by micro-organis...

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Clinical information

Amatib 800 mg/g Oral Powder for Pigs and Chickens — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

Pigs:
Treatment of respiratory tract infections, gastro-intestinal tract infections, meningitis,
arthritis and secondary infections caused by micro-organisms susceptible to
amoxicillin.
Chickens:
Treatment of respiratory tract infections and gastro-intestinal tract infections (other
than salmonella infections) caused by micro-organisms susceptible to amoxicillin.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to penicillin, other substances of the beta-
lactam group or to any of the excipients.
Do not use in animals with serious kidney disease including anuria or oliguria.
Do not use in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils or any other small herbivores.
Do not use in ruminants or horses.
Do not use in the presence of ß-lactamase-producing bacteria.

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Pigs, chickens:
Undetermined frequency
(cannot be estimated from the
available data):
Hypersensitivity reaction*
*Allergic reactions may occasionally be serious.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or the national competent authority via the
national reporting system. See also section 16 of the package leaflet for contact
details.

Sick animals may have reduced water and/or feed intake and consequently, may
require parenterally administered medication instead.

Special precautions for use in animals
Official, national and regional antimicrobial policies should be taken into account
when the veterinary medicinal product is used.
Use of the veterinary medicinal product should be based on susceptibility testing of
the bacteria isolated from the animal. If this is not possible, therapy should be based
on local (regional, farm level) epidemiological information about susceptibility of the
target bacteria.
Use of the veterinary medicinal product deviating from the instructions given in the
SPC may increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to the amoxicillin and may
decrease the effectiveness of the treatment.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Penicillins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection, inhalation,
ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to penicillins may lead to cross sensitivity
to cephalosporins and vice versa. Allergic reactions to these substances may
occasionally be serious.
People with known hypersensitivity to beta-lactam antibiotics should avoid handling
the veterinary medicinal product.
Handle this veterinary medicinal product with care to avoid exposure, taking all
recommended precautions.
Avoid skin and eye contact as this veterinary medicinal product may be irritating.
Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling the veterinary medicinal product.
During preparation and administration of the medicated drinking water, skin contact
with the veterinary medicinal product and inhalation of dust particles should be
avoided. Personal protective equipment consisting of gloves and an appropriate dust
mask (either a disposable half mask respirator conforming to European Standard
EN149 or a non-disposable respirator conforming to European Standard EN140 with
a filter conforming to EN 143) should be worn when handling and mixing the
veterinary medicinal product. Wash hands after use.
In the event of eye or skin contact, rinse the affected area with large amounts of
clean water.
If you develop symptoms following exposure such as skin rash, you should seek
medical advice and show the package leaflet or label to the physician. Swelling of the
face, lips or eyes, or difficulty with breathing are more serious symptoms and require
urgent medical attention.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment
Not applicable.
Other precautions
Not applicable.

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Amoxicillin exerts its bactericidal action by inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis
during multiplication. It is therefore in principle not compatible with bacteriostatic
antibiotics (e.g. tetracyclines) which inhibit multiplication. Synergism occurs with ß-
lactam antibiotics and aminoglycosides.

The unopened medicinal product does not require any special temperature storage
conditions.
Once opened, do not store above 25°C.
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Keep the bag tightly closed.

Pigs: Meat and offal: 2 days.
Chickens: Meat and offal: 1 day.
Not for use in birds producing eggs for human consumption. Do not use within 3
weeks before the start of the laying period.
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This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.