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Stabox 50% w/w Powder for Oral Solution for Pigs

Active ingredient: Amoxicillin

Form

Liquid

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Virbac

VMD MA No.

05653/5067

What it's used for

Treatment of swine pleuropneumonia due to Actinobacillus (susceptible to amoxicillin).

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Clinical information

Stabox 50% w/w Powder for Oral Solution for Pigs — SPC Details

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

Treatment of swine pleuropneumonia due to Actinobacillus
(susceptible to amoxicillin).

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product per 10 kg body weight per day), administered for 5 consecutive days
orally in liquid feed.
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mixed in the liquid meal until homogenous.
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using a suitably calibrated weighing equipment.
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To ensure a correct dosage body weight should be determined as accurately as
possible to avoid underdosing. The intake of medicated feed depends on the
clinical condition of the animals. In order to obtain the correct dosage the
concentration of Suramox has to be adjusted accordingly.

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substances of the ß-lactam group.
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oliguria.
•β - lactamase producing bacteria.
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or gerbils.
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Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity following administration.
Allergic reactions to these substances may occasionally be serious.

None.

Revised: February 2025
MA split from NI MA following AN: 01399/2024

i. Special precautions for use in animals
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.
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 (regional, farm level)
epidemiological information about susceptibility of the target bacteria.
Use of the product deviating from the instructions given in the SPC may
increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to amoxicillin.
Narrow spectrum antibacterial therapy should be used for first line treatment
where susceptibility testing suggest the likely efficacy of this approach.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
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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.
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been advised not to work with such preparations.
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recommended precautions. 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.
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product.

The bactericidal effect of amoxicillin is neutralized by simultaneous use of
pharmaceuticals with bacteriostatic mode of action.
Not to be used simultaneously with neomycin since it blocks the absorption of oral
penicillins.

Meat and offal: 14 days.
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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.