Complete Up To Date Information about Omnipen 250 mg.
NADA Number: 055-013 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Omnipen 250 mg |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Fort Dodge Animal Health, Division of Wyeth |
| Sponsor Address |
800 Fifth Street NW Fort Dodge, IA 50501 USA |
| Ingredients |
Ampicillin Anhydrous |
| 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 |
520.90a Ampicillin capsules. Specifications: Each capsule contains 125 milligrams or 250 milligrams of ampicillin. Conditions of use: Dogs Amount: 5 to 10 milligrams per pound of body weight, e.g., one 125 milligram capsule per 14 to 25 pounds, given 2 to 4 times daily; for animals weighing 6 to 14 pounds, one capsule twice daily. Indications: In the treatment of urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to Proteus species, hemolytic and non-hemolytic streptococci, beta hemolytic streptococci and E. coli. In upper respiratory tract infections tracheobronchitis (kennel cough) tonsillitis due to alpha and beta hemolytic streptococci, hemolytic positive Staphylococci, E. coli and Proteus species. In infections associated with abscesses, lacerations and wounds due to Staphylococcus species and Streptococcus species. Limitations: Bacteriologic studies to determine the causative organisms and their susceptibility to ampicillin should be performed. Use of the drug is contraindicated in animals with a history of an allergic reaction to any of the penicillins. Ampicillin is contraindicated in infections caused by penicillinase-producing organisms. Not for use in animals which are raised for food production. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Cats Amount: 125 milligrams twice daily; in more acute conditions three times daily. Indications: In respiratory tract infections (bacterial pneumonia) due to alpha and beta hemolytic streptococci, hemolytic positive staphylococci, E. coli, and Proteus species. In infections associated with abscesses, lacerations, and wounds due to Staphylococcus species and Streptococcus species. Limitations: Bacteriologic studies to determine the causative organisms and their susceptibility to ampicillin should be performed. Use of the drug is contraindicated in animals with a history of an allergic reaction to any of the penicillins. Ampicillin is contraindicated in infections caused by penicillinase-producing organisms. Not for use in animals which are raised for food production. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. |
| Tolerances |
A tolerance of 0.01 ppm is established for negligible residues of ampicillin in the uncooked edible tissues of swine, cattle, and in milk. |