Storage - Megabac S
must be stored in the original Vetafarm air tight container at less than 25 o C.
Avoid exposure of the powder to light for extended periods.
Megabac S is a unique water soluble formulation of Amphotericin B. Megabac S has proven
effectiveness against megabacteria in caged and aviary birds.
The active within Megabac S is not absorbed from the gut, nor does it affect the normal
gut flora of the bird therefore treatment of the affected bird is completely safe.
Diagnosis of megabacteria may be difficult. Not all infected birds shed the organism in
their droppings, so false negative tests do occur. The most accurate method of diagnosis
is the Gram stain of the proventricular mucosa at necropsy. Avian veterinarians and
pathology laboratories can perform this test.
Treatment time is normally 10 days, during this time no other water source should be
offered. For treatment in wet cold or foggy weather, birds must be housed indoors. Treated
water should be changed daily. Protect treated water from sunlight. The preferred method
is to use the Vetafarm UV protected medication drinker. The Medication drinker also allows
the water intake to be monitored. If a particular bird is not consuming the expected
amount of water ( 6 mL per 100 gm Body Weight ) then the concentration of the medication
must be increased accordingly.
When treating any disease, hygiene and disinfection are critical to the treatment success.
All cages and aviaries should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with Avi-Safe during
the treatment period.
