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Stabox 50 mg/g premix for medicated feeding stuff for pigs

Active ingredient: Amoxicillin

Form

Premix

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

VIRBAC

VMD MA No.

05653/4044

What it's used for

The presence of the disease in the group must be established before the product is used.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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Clinical information

Stabox 50 mg/g premix for medicated feeding stuff for pigs — SPC Details

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

The presence of the disease in the group must be established before the product is
used.

For incorporation into dry feed at the registered mill.
A manufacturer who is approved to incorporate directly at any concentration,
veterinary medicinal products or premixtures containing such products must be
responsible for mixing when incorporation is less than 2kg per tonne for final feed.
15 mg of amoxicillin per kg of bodyweight daily for 14 consecutive days.
This dose may be achieved by the addition of:
1) 400 ppm or 8 kg of the veterinary medicinal product per tonne of feed in starter feed
2) 300 ppm or 6 kg of the veterinary medicinal product per tonne of feed in feed
intended for piglets older than 6 weeks.
To ensure thorough dispersion, the product should first be mixed with a suitable
quantity of feed before incorporation in the final mix.
The product can be incorporated into pelleted feed, preconditioned at a temperature
not greater than 80°C, humidity of around 18 per cent and pressure of about 10 bars.
To ensure a correct dosage body weight should be determined as accurately as
possible.
The intake of medicated feed depends on the clinical condition of the animal. In order
to obtain the correct dosage, the concentration of the veterinary medicinal product has
to be adjusted accordingly.

Amended Pages: December 2025

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance.

Pigs (weaned piglets):
Undetermined frequency
(cannot be estimated from the
available data):
Hypersensitivity reaction
(e.g. allergic 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 immediate packaging
for respective contact details.

None.

Amended Pages: December 2025

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
The uptake of medication by animals can be altered as a consequence of illness. In
case of insufficient uptake of feed/water, animals should be treated parenterally.
Whenever possible, the veterinary medicinal product should only be used based on
susceptibility testing.
Use of the product should be in accordance with official, national and regional
antimicrobial policies.
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 cephaloporins and vice versa. Allergic reactions to these substances may
occasionally be serious.
Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitised, or if you have been advised
not to work with penicillin-containing products.
Handle this product with great care to avoid exposure, taking recommended
precautions.
If you develop symptoms following exposure such as skin rash, seek medical advice
immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Swelling of the face, lips or eyes or difficulty with breathing are more serious
symptoms and may require urgent medical attention.
When incorporating into feed, adequate measures must be taken not to create dust or
to inhale any dust. Personal protective equipment consisting of a disposable half-mask
respirator conforming to European Standard EN149 FFP1 (or non-disposable
respirator to European Standard EN140 with a filter to EN143), coveralls, impervious
gloves and safety glasses should be worn when handling the veterinary medicinal
product.
Avoid skin contact.
Hands and exposed skin should be washed thoroughly after use.
Do not smoke or eat during use.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

Amended Pages: December 2025

The bactericidal effect of amoxicillin is neutralised by simultaneous use of
bacteriostatic acting pharmaceuticals.

Store below 30°C
Store in the original container.
Store in a dry place.

Meat and offal: 4 days

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.