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AmTech Penicillin G Potassium USP

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Amtech Penicillin G Potassium Usp

This treatment applies to the following species:
Manufacturer: IVX Animal Health

Antibiotic For Drinking Water

For Oral Use in Turkeys Only

Active Ingredient

0.500 or 1.0 billion units Penicillin G Potassium

Nonsterile

For Animal Use Only

Not For Human Use

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

Anada 200-347, Approved By Fda

AmTech Penicillin G Potassium USP Dosage And Administration

Administer orally at a dosage of 1,500,000 units of penicillin per gallon (3.8 liters) of drinking water for 5 consecutive days.

Directions

Add enough water (approx. 2 pints - 946 mL or approx. 4 pints - 1892 mL) to fill bottle two-thirds full. Shake to dissolve. Allow the concentrated solution to stand until foam disappears. The concentrated solution should be used up or discarded within one hour of preparation.

Automatic Watering Systems

Pour the concentrated solution into a glass or plastic container then add enough water to make 2.6 gallons (9.9 liters) or 5.2 gallons (19.8 liters) of stock solution. [This amount of solution will medicate 333 gallons (1260 liters) or 666 gallons (2520 liters) of drinking water.] The automatic waterer should be adjusted to deliver 1 ounce (30 mL) of stock solution per gallon (3.8 liters) of drinking water. Prepare fresh stock solutions and medicated drinking water solutions every twelve (12) hours. All solutions in contact with galvanized metal should be changed every three (3) hours.

Gravity Flow Watering Systems

Pour the concentrated solution into enough water to make 333 gallons (1260 liters) or 666 gallons (2520 liters) of drinking water. In gravity flow watering systems, prepare fresh solution every 12 hours. All solutions in contact with galvanized metal should be changed every three (3) hours.

Drinking water prepared as directed above will contain 1,500,000 units of penicillin G per gallon (3.8 liters).

AmTech Penicillin G Potassium USP Indications

For treatment of erysipelas in turkeys caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae.

Warnings

Treated turkeys must not be slaughtered for food during treatment and for one day after last treatment.

Do not use in turkeys producing eggs for human consumption.

Precautions

For best results, the treatment should be started at the first sign of infection. If improvement is not noted after 3 to 4 days of treatment, consult a poultry pathologist or veterinarian. Keep this and all medication out of reach of children. Restricted drug under California law. Use only as directed. Store at or below 25°C (77°F). Protect from excessive heat, 40°C (104°F), and moisture. Label recommendations for storage and replacement of stock and medicated water solution must be followed to assure the performance of this drug product.

AmTech® is a registered trademark of IVX Animal Health, Inc.

Manufactured By Ivx Animal Health, Inc., Fort Dodge, Ia 50501

Net Contents:

NDC

 

0.500 billion I.U. (300.6 g) (10.6 oz)

59130-746-67

780501-67 T-Rev0506

1.0 billion I.U. (601.2 g) (21.2 oz)

59130-746-90

780501-90 T-REV0807

Nac No.

10740803
IVX ANIMAL HEALTH, INC. (PSI)
formerly known as Phoenix Scientific, Inc.

3915 S. 48TH ST. TERRACE, P.O. BOX 8039 (64508), ST. JOSEPH, MO, 64503
Telephone:   800-759-3664
Fax:   816-676-6878
Website:   www.psiqv.com
Website:   www.ivxanimalhealth.com
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the AmTech Penicillin G Potassium USP information published above. However, it remains the responsibility of the readers to familiarize themselves with the product information contained on the AmTech Penicillin G Potassium USP product label or package insert.



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