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Stabox 500 mg/g Powder for Oral Solution for Pigs

Active ingredient: Amoxicillin

Form

Liquid

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Virbac

VMD MA No.

05653/3039

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

Stabox 500 mg/g Powder for Oral Solution for Pigs — 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.

20 mg of amoxicillin (as trihydrate) per kg body weight daily (i.e. 400 mg of the veterinary
medicinal product per 10 kg body weight and per day), administered for 5 consecutive
days orally in liquid feed.
The required amount of veterinary medicinal product should be weighed as accurately as
possible using a suitably calibrated weighing equipment.
Shake the veterinary medicinal product container well before use.
After dilution of the veterinary medicinal product in a small quantity of water, the dilution
must be mixed in the liquid meal until homogenous.
Use in commercial feed only.
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 amoxicillin has to
be adjusted accordingly.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to penicillins or other substances of the ß-lactam
group, or to any of the excipient(s).
Do not use in animals with serious kidney malfunction including anuria and oliguria.
Do not use in case of presence of β-lactamase producing bacteria.
Do not use in lagomorphs and rodents such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or gerbils.
Do not use in ruminants or horses.

Pig (weaned piglet):
Undetermined frequency
(cannot be estimated from the
available data):
Hypersensitivity reaction
(e.g. allergic reaction
)
May be caused by penicillins and cephalosporins. 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 the national competent authority via the
national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.

None.

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.
Use of the veterinary medicinal 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 veterinary medicinal 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 suggests the likely efficacy of this approach.
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 . Allergic reactions to these substances may
occasionally be serious.
Do not handle this veterinary medicinal
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 doctor this warning.
Swelling of the face, lips or eyes, or difficulty with breathing, are more serious
symptoms and require urgent medical attention.
Use inhalation protection and gloves during preparation.
Use gloves during the administration of the liquid feed to the pigs.
Wash the exposed skin.
Avoid introduction of contamination during the administration of the veterinary
medicinal product.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.

The bactericidal effect of amoxicillin is neutralized by simultaneous use of
pharmaceuticals with bacteriostatic mode of action.
Do not use simultaneously with neomycin as it blocks the absorption of oral penicillins.

This veterinary medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.

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.