Product Name
Ampicillin Sodium Soluble Powder
Prescription Status
Veterinary Prescription Drug
Pharmacological Action
Pharmacodynamics:
Ampicillin is a β-lactam antibiotic with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity.
It is effective against Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus, Salmonella, Haemophilus, Brucella, and Pasteurella, although resistance may develop.
It is not effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Pharmacokinetics:
Probenecid can delay the excretion of ampicillin, increasing blood concentration and prolonging the half-life.
Indications
β-lactam antibiotic.
Used for infections caused by ampicillin-sensitive bacteria, including:
- coli
- Salmonella
- Pasteurella
- Staphylococcus
- Streptococcus
Dosage and Administration
Administer via drinking water:
- Chickens: 600 mg per liter of water
Precautions
Not for use in laying hens producing eggs for human consumption.
Withdrawal Period
- Chickens: 7 days
