Clavamox Tablets
(Manufactured by: Pfizer)
Dose: 50mg/12.5mg
Quantity: 1 tablets
Price: $0.72 USD
Description of Clavamox Tablets
Description
- Canine broad-spectrum antibiotic in oral dosage form: oral tablets.
- Combines broad-spectrum antibiotic activity of amoxicillin with unique β-lactamase inhibiting effect of clavulanic acid, which extends the antibacterial spectrum to β-lactamase-producing and non-β-lactamase-producing organisms.
- Has activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms.
Approved Uses
CLAVAMOX® (amoxicillin trihydrate/clavulanate potassium) TABLETS are approved for treatment of the following canine infections:
- Skin and soft-tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, and superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. and E. coli.
- Periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
Key Features
- Overcomes β-lactamase resistance by irreversibly binding β-lactamase to clavulanic acid component, allowing amoxicillin component to exert antibacterial effect.
- Unique, dual mode of action minimizes resistance to CLAVAMOX despite extensive real-world clinical use.
- Effective for first-time skin infections and persistent pyodermas.
- Effective in treating mixed periodontal infections involving aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
- Wide margin of safety, with no contraindications other than allergic history. (See precautions.)
- Offers duration of therapy of up to 30 days.
Packaging
Supplied in strip packs in the following strengths:
- 62.5 mg tablet for use in dogs
- 125 mg tablet for use in dogs only
- 250 mg tablet for use in dogs only
- 375 mg tablet for use in dogs only
Each carton holds 15 strips with 14 tablets per strip (210 tablets per carton).
Dosage and Administration
The recommended dosage is 6.25 mg/lb of body weight twice a day. Skin and soft-tissue infections such as abscesses, cellulitis, wounds, superficial or juvenile pyoderma, and periodontal infections should be treated for 5 to 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.
Precautions
- Use is contraindicated in animals with a history of an allergic reaction to any of the penicillins or cephalosporins.
- CLAVAMOX contains a semisynthetic penicillin (amoxicillin) and has the potential for producing allergic reactions. If an allergic reaction occurs, administer epinephrine and/or steroids.
- Safety in pregnant or breeding animals has not been determined.
- Store in a dry, cool place at temperatures not above 25° C (77° F).
- Do not remove CLAVAMOX TABLETS from foil strip until ready to use.
- Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
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