Complete Up To Date Information about Hetacin K Oral Liquid.
NADA Number: 055-048 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Hetacin® K Oral Liquid |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Liquid (suspension) |
| Drug Form |
Liquid (suspension) |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
|
Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
520.1130b Potassium hetacillin oral suspension. Specifications: Each milliliter contains hetacillin potassium equivalent to 50 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 twice daily. Indications: Treatment against strains of organisms susceptible to hetacillin and associated with respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal infections, skin infections, soft-tissue infections, and post-surgical infections. Limitations: For use in dogs only. Continue treatment 48 to 72 hours after the animal has become afebrile or asymptomatic. Administer 1 to 2 hours prior to feeding to insure maximum absorption. In stubborn infections, therapy may be required for several weeks. Cats Amount: 50 milligrams twice daily. Indications: Treatment against strains of organisms susceptible to hetacillin potassium and associated respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, skin infections, soft-tissue infections, and post-surgical infections, Limitations: For use in cats only. Not for use in animals raised for food production. Continue treatment 48 to 72 hours after the animal has become afebrile or asymptomatic. Administer 1 to 2 hours prior to feeding to insure maximum absorption. In stubborn infections, therapy may be required for several weeks. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. |