POM-V Prescription Required Companion Animal

Betamox Palatable Drops Powder for Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml

Active ingredient: Amoxicillin

Form

Liquid

Species

Cats Dogs

Manufacturer

Norbrook Laboratories Limited

VMD MA No.

02000/4101

What it's used for

For the control of infections in dogs and cats, including infections of the alimentary tract, respiratory tract and urogenital tract, eye and ear infection...

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Clinical information

Betamox Palatable Drops Powder for Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml — SPC Details

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

For the control of infections in dogs and cats, including infections of the alimentary
tract, respiratory tract and urogenital tract, eye and ear infections, and skin and wound
infections. , amoxycillin is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive
and Gram-negative bacteria, including:
Bacillus cereus
Bordetella bronchiseptica
Corynebacterium spp
Citrobacter freundii
Chromobacter spp
Escherichia coli
Flavobacter spp
Pasteurella spp (including P. multocida)
Proteus mirabilis
Salmonella spp
Staphylococci (penicillin sensitive stains)
Streptococci

Revised: 16
th
December 2008
AN: 00097/2008

Reconstitution: Add 12 ml water to the powder and shake vigorously. This will make
15 ml of the suspension, containing amoxycillin at a concentration of 50 mg/ml.
Administration and Dosage: Recommended dosage rate is 10 mg/kg bodyweight
amoxycillin twice daily for up to 7 days. The drops are given orally using a graduated
pipette provided. The dosage rate of 10 mg/kg is achieved by administering 1 ml of
reconstituted product per 5 kg bodyweight.
Shake well before use
To ensure the correct dosage, bodyweight should be determined as accurately as
possible to avoid under dosing.

Not to be used in animals known to be hypersensitive to penicillin.
Not to be used orally or parenterally in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or gerbils.
Caution is advised when used in any other small herbivores.

No known undesirable effects

No special warnings

Special precautions for use in animals
Use of the 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
epidemiological information.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following
injection, inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to penicillins may
lead to cross reactions to cephalosporins and vice versa. Allergic reactions to these
substances may occasionally be serious.
1. Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitised, or if you have been
advised not to work with such preparations.
2. Handle this product with great care to avoid exposure, taking all recommended
precautions.
3. If you develop symptoms following exposure such as a skin rash, you should
seek medical advice and show the doctor this warning. Swelling of the face,
lips or eyes or difficulty with breathing are more serious symptoms and
require urgent medical attention.
Wash hands after use.

None known.

Do not store above 25ºC.
Do not store reconstituted product above 25ºC.
Any reconstituted product remaining 7 days after preparation should be discarded

Not applicable
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.