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Perlium Amoxival 100 mg/g Premix for Medicated Feeding Stuff for Pigs

Active ingredient: Amoxicillin

Form

Premix

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Ceva Animal Health Ltd

VMD MA No.

15052/5044

What it's used for

In pigs: Preventive treatment of respiratory diseases due to , limited to reducing mortality. The presence of the disease in the herd should be established...

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Clinical information

Perlium Amoxival 100 mg/g Premix for Medicated Feeding Stuff for Pigs — SPC Details

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

In pigs: Preventive treatment of respiratory diseases due to , limited to
reducing mortality. The presence of the disease in the herd should be established before
the preventive treatment.

Premix for medicated feeding stuff.
20 mg of amoxicillin /kg body weight by day for 5 consecutive days, by oral route in feed.
For a feed intake of 40 g/kg, this dose regimen corresponds to 500 ppm in medicated feed.
In order to respect the dose regimen and to take into account the real food intake, the
incorporation rate can be increased, which leads to a higher concentration in food.
The product can be incorporated in pelleted feed preconditioned with steam for up to 15
minutes at a temperature not exceeding 78°C
Do not use in liquid feed.

Do not use in animals with serious kidney (accompanied by anuria and oliguria) and/or
liver failure.
Do not used in animals with known hypersensitivity to betalactamins.
The use of the product is contraindicated when a resistance to amoxicillin is known.
Do not use in the presence of β-lactamase producing bacteria.
Do not administer to rabbits, guinea-pigs, hamsters or gerbils.

Gastrointestinal signs may sometimes be observed (diarrhea).
Penicillins may cause allergic reactions after the administration of the product. Allergic
reactions to these substances may sometimes be severe (anaphylaxis).

Animals with reduced feed intake and/or disturbed general condition have to be treated
parenterally.

Revised: May 2023
Divergence from NI MA following AN:03290/222

Special precautions for use in animals
Animals with distinctive clinical signs of streptococcosis require individual treatment.
Use of the veterinary medicinal product should be based on susceptibility testing and take
into account official and local antimicrobial policies.
Inappropriate use of the veterinary medicinal product may increase the prevalence of
bacteria resistant to amoxicillin.
This drug premix is intended for the preparation of solid drug feed and cannot be used as
is; the concentration of incorporation of the drug premix in solid feed must not be lower
than 5 kg/ton.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
When feed is being prepared, avoid skin contact.
Whilst handling the product, wear a mask, coveralls, protective goggles and gloves at all
times.
Avoid inhalation of dust. Wear either a disposable half-mask respirator conforming to
European Standard EN149 or a non-disposable respirator to European Standard EN140
with a filter to EN143.
To rule out any risk of ingestion it is recommended not to eat, or drink while using the
product and to wash the hands after use.
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 reaction 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 in breathing are more serious symptoms and require urgent medical attention.

Do not administer together with bacteriostatic anti-infectious agents (tetracyclines,
sulphonamids…).
Do not use simultaneously with neomycin as it prevents the absorption of oral penicillins.

Do not store above 25°C
Store in a dry place
Keep the bag tightly closed in order to protect from moisture

Meat and offal: 5 days
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.