Amprolium HCl is an anti-protozoal drug and in chemical structure
analogue to thiamine (vitamin B1). It inhibits the use of thiamine by
the protozoal parasites.
INDICATIONS:
Amprolium 250 wsp is a concentrated powder of Amprolium HCl,
water-soluble for use in drinking water of poultry, calves, lambs, young
goats, cattle and sheep. It is used as a preventive or therapeutic
agent against Eimeria infections in poultry, especially E. tenella, E.
necatrix, E. acervulina and E. praecox.
It is effective against other protozoal infections like Histomoniasis
(Blackhead) in turkeys and poultry; against coccidiosis in calves,
sheep and goats; against amaebiasis in various species.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
For oral administration via feed or drinking water.
- Poultry : 100 – 150 g per 100 litres of drinking water during 5 – 7
days, followed by 25 g per 100 litres of drinking water during 1 or 2
weeks. During treatment medicated drinking water should be the only
source of drinking water.
- Calves, lambs, kids : 3 g per 20 kg bodyweight as drench during 1 – 2
days, followed by 7.5 kg per 1,000 kg of feed during 3 weeks.
- Cattle, sheep : 3 g per 20 kg bodyweight during 5 days (via drinking water).
Mixed with feed, the product should be used immediately. Medicated drinking water should be used within 24 hours.
If no improvement is noted within 3 days, evaluate the symptoms to
determine the presence of other diseases. Follow the instructions of
your veterinarian or poultry pathologist.