Complete Up To Date Information about Hetacin K Capsules Vet.
NADA Number: 055-021 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Hetacin® K Capsules Vet |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Fort Dodge Animal Health, Division of Wyeth |
| Sponsor Address |
800 Fifth Street NW Fort Dodge, IA 50501 USA |
| Ingredients |
Hetacillin Potassium |
| Species |
Cat, no use class stated or implied Dog, no use class stated or implied |
| Routes of Administration |
Per Os |
| Dose Form |
Capsule |
| Drug Form |
Capsule |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
|
Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
520.1130a Potassium hetacillin tablets. Specifications: Each capsule contains hetacillin potassium equivalent to 50, 100, or 200 milligrams of ampicillin. Conditions of use: Dogs Amount: 5 milligrams per pound of body weight, twice daily. In severe infections, up to three times daily, or up to 10 milligrams per pound of body weight twice daily. For stubborn urinary tract infections, up to 20 milligrams per pound of body weight daily. Indications: Treatment against strains of organisms sensitive to potassium hetacillin and associated with respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, skin infections, soft tissue infections, and postsurgical infections. Limitations: For use in dogs and cats only. Continue treatment for 48 to 72 hours after the animal has become afebrile or asymptomatic. Administered 1 to 2 hours prior to feeding to ensure maximum absorption. In stubborn infections, therapy may be required for several weeks. Not to be used in animals which are raised for food production. For use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Cats Amount: 50 milligrams twice daily. Indications: Treatment against strains of organisms sensitive to hetacillin potassium and associated with respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal infections, skin infections, soft tissue infections, and postsurgical infections Limitations: For use in dogs and cats only. Continue treatment for 48 to 72 hours after the animal has become afebrile or asymptomatic. Administer in a fasting state to ensure maximum absorption. In stubborn infections, therapy may be required for several weeks. Not to be used in animals which are raised for food production. For use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. |