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Solamocta 697 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water for Chickens, Ducks and Turkeys

Active ingredient: Amoxicillin

Form

Powder

Species

Chickens Duck Turkeys

Manufacturer

Eurovet Animal Health B.V.

VMD MA No.

16849/4052

What it's used for

For the treatment of infections caused by bacteria susceptible to amoxicillin and clavulanic acid including: skin disease (including deep and superficial p...

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Clinical information

Solamocta 697 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water for Chickens, Ducks and Turkeys — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

For the treatment of infections caused by bacteria susceptible to amoxicillin and
clavulanic acid including: skin disease (including deep and superficial pyodermas);
soft tissue infections (abscesses and anal sacculitis); dental infections (e.g.
gingivitis); urinary tract infections; respiratory disease (involving upper and lower
respiratory tract); enteritis.

Chickens
The recommended dosage is 13.1 mg amoxicillin (equivalent to 18.8 mg veterinary
medicinal product) per kg body weight daily for 3 consecutive days or in severe cases for
5 consecutive days.
Ducks
Recommended dosage is 17.4 mg amoxicillin (equivalent to 25 mg veterinary medicinal
product) per kg body weight daily for 3 consecutive days.
Turkeys
Recommended dosage is 13.1-17.4 mg amoxicillin (equivalent to 18.8 to 25 mg veterinary
medicinal product) per kg body weight daily for 3 consecutive days or in severe cases for
5 consecutive days.
Prepare the solution with fresh tap water immediately before use. Any unused medicated
water should be discarded after 12 hours. In order to ensure consumption of the medicated
water, animals should not have access to other water supplies whilst being treated. Based
on the recommended dose and the number and weight of animals to be treated, the exact
daily concentration of the veterinary medicinal product should be calculated according to
the following formula:
mg veterinary
medicinal product
/ kg body weight
day
x
average body weight
(kg) of animals to be
treated
average daily water intake (litre/animal)
= mg veterinary
medicinal product
per litre of drinking
water

To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible
to avoid underdosing.
The intake of medicated water depends on the clinical condition of the animals. In order to
obtain the correct dosage, the concentration of amoxicillin may need to be adjusted
accordingly. After the end of the medication period the water supply system should be
cleaned appropriately to avoid intake of sub-therapeutic amounts of the active substance.

Revised April 2025
AN: 01121/2024 & 01123/2024
Maximum solubility of the veterinary medicinal product in water of at least 10 °C is
approximately 6 g/l within 10 minutes. At lower temperatures (4 °C), the maximum solubility
is approximately 5 g/l within 10 minutes.
The use of suitably calibrated measuring equipment is recommended.
For stock solutions and when using a proportioner, take care not to exceed the maximum
solubility which can be achieved under the given conditions. Adjust flow rate settings of the
dosing pump according to concentration of the stock solution and water intake of the
animals to be treated.

Do not use in the presence of ß-lactamase-producing bacteria.
Do not use in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils or any other small herbivores.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to penicillins or other substances from the beta-
lactam group or to any of the excipients.
Do not use in ruminants or horses.

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

Revised April 2025
AN: 01121/2024 & 01123/2024

None.

Revised April 2025
AN: 01121/2024 & 01123/2024

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Use of the veterinary medicinal product should be based on identification and
susceptibility testing of the target pathogen(s). If this is not possible, therapy should be
based on epidemiological information and knowledge of susceptibility of the target
pathogens at farm level, or at local/regional level.
Use of the veterinary medicinal product should be in accordance with official, national
and regional antimicrobial policies .
Use of the veterinary medicinal product deviating from the instructions given in the SPC
may increase the prevalence of bacterial resistance to amoxicillin and may decrease its
effectiveness.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Avoid inhalation of dust.
Personal protective equipment consisting of disposable half-mask respirator conforming
to European Standard EN149 or a non-disposable respirator to European Standard
EN140 with a filter to EN143 should be worn when handling the veterinary medicinal
product.
Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection,
inhalation, ingestion or skin contact, which may occasionally be serious. Hypersensitivity
to penicillins may lead to cross reactions to cephalosporins and vice versa. In case of
contact with eyes or skin, wash immediately with water. Do not handle this veterinary
medicinal product if you know you are sensitized or if you have been advised not to work
with such preparations. Handle this veterinary medicinal product with great care to avoid
exposure, taking all recommended precautions. If you develop symptoms following
exposure such as a skin rash, you should seek medical advice and show the physician
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.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

The veterinary medicinal product should not be administered with antibiotics that have a
bacteriostatic mode of action, such as tetracyclines, macrolides and sulphonamides.
Synergism occurs with ß-lactam antibiotics and aminoglycosides.

This unopened veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage
conditions.
Keep the bag tightly closed after first opening in order to protect from moisture.

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.
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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.