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Awazom 800 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water for Chickens, Ducks and Turkeys

Active ingredient: Amoxicillin Trihydrate

Form

Powder

Species

Chickens Duck Turkeys

Manufacturer

KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto

VMD MA No.

01656/5071

What it's used for

Treatment of infections in chickens, turkeys and ducks caused by bacteria susceptible to amoxicillin.

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Clinical information

Awazom 800 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water for Chickens, Ducks and Turkeys — SPC Details

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

Treatment of infections in chickens, turkeys and ducks caused by bacteria
susceptible to amoxicillin.

Do not use in horses, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils and guinea pigs or any other small
herbivores.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to penicillins or other β-lactam antibiotics or to
any of the excipients.
Do not use in the presence of ß-lactamase-producing bacteria.

Chickens, ducks, turkeys:
Undetermined frequency
(cannot be estimated from the
available data):
Allergic reaction*
Hypersensitivity reaction
*Occasionally serious allergic reaction may be observed.
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 its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
contact details.

None.

Revised: April 2024
AN: 01316/2023

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 and cephalosprins 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.
If you develop symptoms following exposure such as skin rash, you should seek
medical advice and show this warning to the physician. Swelling of the face, lips or
eyes, or difficulty with breathing are more serious symptoms and require urgent
medical attention.
During preparation and administration of the medicated drinking water, avoid skin
and eye contact and inhalation of dust particles, as this veterinary medicinal product
may be irritating.
Wear impervious 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 to EN143) when mixing and
handling the veterinary medicinal product.
In the event of eye or skin contact , rinse the affected area with large amounts of
clean water.
Do not smoke, eat or drink while handling the veterinary medicinal product.
Wash hands after use.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment
Not applicable.
Other precautions
Not applicable.

Revised: April 2024
AN: 01316/2023

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.

Once opened, the medicinal product should be stored at temperatures below 25°C.
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Once opened, keep the bags tightly closed by folding the cut edge of the bag over
and securing with a clip.

Chickens (meat and offal): 1 day
Ducks (meat and offal): 9 days
Turkeys (meat and offal): 5 days
Do not use within 3 weeks before the start of the laying period.
Not for use in birds producing eggs for human consumption.
5.

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.