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Vetrimoxin L.A. 150 mg/ml Suspension for Injection for Cattle and Pigs

Active ingredient: Amoxicillin

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle Pigs

Manufacturer

Ceva Sante Animale

VMD MA No.

14966/5065

What it's used for

In cattle: Treatment of respiratory infections caused by Pasteurella multocida In pigs: Treatment of respiratory infections caused by susceptible to amoxic...

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Clinical information

Vetrimoxin L.A. 150 mg/ml Suspension for Injection for Cattle and Pigs — SPC Details

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

In cattle:
Treatment of respiratory infections caused by
Pasteurella multocida
In pigs:
Treatment of respiratory infections caused by susceptible to
amoxicillin.

Intramuscular use.
Shake well before use.
15 mg amoxicillin per kg bodyweight; corresponding to 1 ml of the veterinary
medicinal product per 10 kg.
Administration should be repeated after 48 hours.
To ensure a correct dosage and to avoid underdosing, body weight should be
determined as accurately as possible.
In cattle, do not administer more than 20 ml of the veterinary medicinal product per
injection site.
In pigs, do not administer more than 6 ml of the veterinary medicinal product per
injection site.
A separate injection site should be used for each administration.
As with other injectable preparations normal aseptic precautions should be observed.
If no distinct clinical response is seen after the second treatment, a check of the
diagnosis and eventually a change of treatment are required.
Do not broach the vial more than 10 times: if necessary, use automatic syringes.

Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to penicillins, cephalosporins or to any
of the excipients.
Do not use in cases of severe renal dysfunction with anuria and oliguria.
Do not use in case of infection with beta-lactamase-producing bacteria.
Do not use in rabbits, hares, hamsters, guinea pigs or other small herbivores.
Do not administer to Equidae, because amoxicillin – like all aminopenicillins – may
adversely affect the bacterial flora of the caecum.

Allergic reactions, varying in severity from a light skin reaction such as urticaria to
anaphylactic shock.
In rare cases local irritation may occur due to the injection of amoxicillin. The
frequency of this adverse reaction may be decreased by reducing the volume of
injection per injection site (see 4.9).
recedes spontaneously and quickly.
In the case of allergic reactions, treatment should be discontinued and a symptomatic
treatment should be initiated.

None.

Revised: October 2025
AN: 01801/2025

Special precautions for use in animals
The choice of using amoxicillin should be based on bacterial susceptibility testing and
take into account official, national and regional antimicrobial policies.
Use of the product deviating from the instructions given in the SPC may increase the
prevalence of bacteria resistant to amoxicillin and may decrease the effectiveness of
treatment with amoxicillin due to the potential for cross-resistance.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Penicillin and cephalosporin may cause an allergic reaction following accidental
injection, inhalation or absorption via the skin, which may be life threatening.
Hypersensitivity to penicillin may lead to cross sensitivity to cephalosporins and vice
versa. Avoid direct contact of the veterinary medicinal product with the skin or the
mucosae.
Handle the product with great care to avoid exposure.
Wear gloves and wash hands after use of the veterinary medicinal product.
In case of contact with the skin or eyes, wash immediately with water.
Do not smoke, eat or drink during use of the product.
If you develop symptoms following exposure, such as a skin rash, seek medical
advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Swelling of the face, lips and eyes or difficulty with breathing are more serious
symptoms and require urgent medical attention.

Do not use with antibiotics, which inhibit bacterial protein synthesis, as these can
antagonise the bactericidal action of penicillins.

Revised: October 2025
AN: 01801/2025

Cattle:
Meat and offal: 18 days
Milk: 3 days
Pigs:
Meat and offal: 16 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.