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Clavacillin (Amoxicillin Trihydrate and Clavulanate Potassium) Tablet Rx
By Dechra Pharmaceuticals
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Product Description
Clavacillin (Amoxicillin Trihydrate and Clavulanate Potassium) Tablet is an orally administered formulation comprised of the broad-spectrum antibiotic amoxicillin trihydrate and the ß-lactamase inhibitor, clavulanate potassium (the potassium salt of clavulanic acid). It is used for infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It can be prescribed to dogs/cats for soft tissue and skin infections, for urinary tract infections and periodontal disease. Sold as individual tablets in strengths of 62.5 mg, 125 mg, 250 mg and 375 mg.
What is Clavacillin (Amoxicillin Trihydrate and Clavulanate Potassium) Tablet?
It is a medication for dogs and cats that combines the broad spectrum antibiotic activity of amoxicillin which is effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, such as those that cause soft tissue and skin infections in cats and dogs, urinary tract and infections and periodontal disease in dogs.
Who is Clavacillin (Amoxicillin Trihydrate and Clavulanate Potassium) Tablet for?
Dogs and Cats
Why use Clavacillin (Amoxicillin Trihydrate and Clavulanate Potassium) Tablet?
-Treats skin and soft wound infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis/dermatitis.
-Clinically effective for treating cases of canine periodontal disease.
-Treats urinary tract infections.
-Considered a safe treatment against harmful bacteria in your pet.
-Has activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms for up to 30 days.
How does Clavacillin (Amoxicillin Trihydrate and Clavulanate Potassium) Tablet work?
The main ingredients, Amoxicillin and Clavulanate combine their broad-spectrum antibiotic activity. Amoxcillin blocks the bacteria from creating a cell wall and Clavunlanate causes some bacteria that is normally resistant to Amoxicillin to become weakened and susceptible to that antibiotic.
Manufacturer:
Dechra
Active Ingredients(s):
Amoxicillin Trihydrate
Clavulanic Acid
How is Clavacillin (Amoxicillin Trihydrate and Clavulanate Potassium) Tablet sold?
Sold as individual tablets in strengths of 62.5 mg, 125 mg, 250 mg and 375 mg
What are the side effects of Clavacillin (Amoxicillin Trihydrate and Clavulanate Potassium) Tablet?
Nausea, decreased appetite, vomiting and diarrhea may be experienced. Give the medication with food to reduce effect. It is felt that this drug is safe to use (with caution) during pregnancy. Allergic reactions are rare, but if your pet shows irregular breathing, rash, fever, hives, scratching, puffiness or facial swelling, or anything else unusual, stop therapy and contact your veterinarian immediately
What special precautions are there?
The use of this drug is contraindicated in animals with a history of an allergic reaction to any of the penicillins or cephalosporins. If an allergic reaction occurs, administer epinephrine and/or steroids. WARNINGS: Safety of use in pregnant or breeding animals has not been determined.
What to do if overdose?
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital
How can I store Clavacillin (Amoxicillin Trihydrate and Clavulanate Potassium) Tablet?
Store at controlled room temperature, 68-77°F (20-25°C).
Overview
Use as directed by your veterinarian.
Dogs: The recommended dosage is 6.25 mg/lb (1 mL/10 lb) of body weight twice a day. Skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses, cellulitis, wounds, superficial/juvenile pyoderma, and periodontal infections should be treated for 5-7 days or for 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided. If no response is seen after 5 days of treatment, therapy should be discontinued and the case reevaluated. Deep pyoderma may require treatment for 21 days; the maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
Cats: The recommended dosage is 62.5 mg (1 mL) twice a day. Skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses and cellulitis/dermatitis should be treated for 5-7 days or 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided, not to exceed 30 days. If no response is seen after 3 days of treatment, therapy should be discontinued and the case reevaluated. Urinary tract infections may require treatment for 10-14 days or longer. The maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
Main Ingredients
Each 62.5-mg tablet contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 50 mg of amoxicillin activity and 12.5 mg of clavulanic acid as the potassium salt. For use in dogs and cats.
Each 125-mg tablet contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 100 mg of amoxicillin activity and 25 mg of clavulanic acid as the potassium salt. For use in dogs only.
Each 250-mg tablet contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 200 mg of amoxicillin activity and 50 mg of clavulanic acid as the potassium salt. For use in dogs only.
Each 375-mg tablet contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 300 mg of amoxicillin activity and 75 mg of clavulanic acid as the potassium salt. For use in dogs only.