CLAVAMOX TABLETS
(amoxicillin trihydrate/clavulanate potassium)
Clavamox Tablets - Pfizer is an antibiotic suspension for dogs and cats effective against a broad range of bacterial infections.
Dogs: Skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and E. coli.
Periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Clavamox has been shown to be clinically effective for treating cases of canine periodontal disease.
Cats: Skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, E. coli, Pasteurella.
Urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of E. coli.
Dosage and Administration:
Dogs: 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/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 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.
Clavamox (amoxicillin trihydrate/clavulanate potassium) is an orally administered formulation comprised of the broad-spectrum antibiotic Amoxi (amoxicillin trihydrate) and clavulanate potassium (the potassium salt of clavulanic acid).
Amoxicillin trihydrate is a semisynthetic antibiotic with a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative, aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms.
Clavulanic acid, an inhibitor of ?-lactamase enzymes, is produced by the fermentation of Streptomyces clavuligerus. Clavulanic acid by itself has only weak antibacterial activity.
Contraindications: The use of this drug is contraindicated in animals with a history of an allergic reaction to any of the penicillins or cephalosporins.
Adverse Reactions: 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 of use in pregnant or breeding animals has not been determined. For use in dogs and cats only.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
