Description
Clavaseptin 250 mg Palatable Tablets containing 200 mg amoxicillin (as trihydrate) and 50mg clavulanic acid (as potassium salt). For use in dogs.
Excipient:
Brown Iron Oxide (E172)
Uses
In dogs:
treatment or adjunctive treatment of periodontal infections caused by bacteria susceptible to amoxicillin in combination with clavulanic acid i.e. Pasteurella spp, Streptococcus spp and Escherichia coli.
In cats:
treatment of skin infections (including wounds and abscesses) caused by bacteria susceptible to amoxicillin in combination with clavulanic acid i.e. Pasteurella spp, Staphylococcus spp, Streptococcus spp and Escherichia coli.
Dose and administration
For oral administration.
To ensure the correct dosage, bodyweight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid under-dosing.
The recommended dose of Clavaseptin Palatable Tablets is 10 mg amoxicillin/2.5mg clavulanic acid/kg twice daily by the oral route in dogs and cats.
In severe infections, the dose may be doubled to 20 mg amoxicillin/5 mg clavulanic acid/kg body weight twice daily.
Duration of treatment:
- 7 days for the treatment of periodontal infections in dogs
- 7 to 14 days for the treatment of skin infections in cats (including wounds and abscesses).
The clinical status of animals should be re-evaluated after 7 days and the treatment prolonged for a further 7 days if necessary.
Administration is made easier by the palatable nature of the tablet.
Contra-indications, warnings
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to penicillins or other substances of the β-lactam group or to any of the excipients.
Do not administer to gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits and chinchillas.
Do not administer to horses and ruminating animals.
Do not use in animals with serious dysfunction of the kidneys accompanied by anuria or oliguaria.
Do not use in cases of known resistance to the combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.
