Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Amoxicillin is used in swine for Bacterial infections, streptococcal meningitis, Respiratory, GI, urinary tract infections. Routes documented in swine: IM, PO. A typical adult swine weighs 1.00–300.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Amoxicillin in swine, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Amoxi-Tabs, Amoxil
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs).
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Cross-reactivity with other beta-lactams.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Amoxicillin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in swine — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.