VetOne ZydaClin (Clindamycin) Oral Drops for use in dogs and cats is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below:
- Dogs: Skin infections (wounds and abscesses) due to coagulase positive staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus or Staphylococcus intermedius). Deep wounds and abscesses due to Bacteroides fragilis, Prevotella melaninogenicus, Fusobacterium necrophorum and Clostridium perfringens. Dental infections due to Staphylococcus aureus, Bacteroides fragilis, Prevotella melaninogenicus, Fusobacterium necrophorum and Clostridium perfringens. Osteomyelitis due to Staphylococcus aureus, Bacteroides fragilis, Prevotella melaninogenicus, Fusobacterium necrophorum and Clostridium perfringens.
- Cats: Skin infections (wounds and abscesses) due to Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus intermedius and Streptococcus spp. Deep wounds and infections due to Clostridium perfringens and Bacteroides fragilis. Dental infections due to Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus intermedius, Streptococcus spp., Clostridium perfringens and Bacteroides fragilis.
Dosage and Administration:
- Dogs: Infected Wounds, Abscesses and Dental Infections
- Oral: 2.5 - 15.0 mg/lb body weight every 12 hours.
- Duration: Treatment with Clindamycin Hydrochloride Drops products may be continued up to a maximum of 28 days if clinical judgment indicates. Treatment of acute infections should not be continued for more than three or four days if no response to therapy is seen.
- Dosage Schedule: ZylaClin Oral Drops, administer 1-6 mL/10 lbs body weight every 12 hours.
- Dogs: Osteomyelitis
- Oral: 5.0-15.0 mg/lb body weight every 12 hours.
- Duration: Treatment with Clindamycin Hydrochloride Drops is recommended for a minimum of 28 days. Treatment should not be continued for longer than 28 days if no response to therapy is seen.
- Dosage Schedule: ZylaClin Oral Drops, administer 2-6 mL/10 lbs body weight every 12 hours.
- Cats: Infected Wounds, Abscesses and Dental Infections
- 5.0 - 15.0 mg/lb body weight once every 24 hours depending on the severity of the condition.
- Duration: Treatment with Clindamycin Hydrochloride Drops may be continued up to a maximum of 14 days if clinical judgment indicates. Treatment of acute infections should not be continued for more than three to four days if no clinical response to therapy is seen.
- Dosage Schedule: ZylaClin Oral Drops, to provide 5.0 mg/lb, administer 1 mL/5 lbs body weight once every 24 hours; to provide 15.0 mg/lb, administer 3 mL/5 lbs body weight once every 24 hours.
Contraindications:
Clindamycin Hydrochloride Drops is contraindicated in animals with a history of hypersensitivity to preparations containing clindamycin or lincomycin.
Because of potential adverse gastrointestinal effects, do not administer to rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, horses, chinchillas or ruminating animals.
Precautions:
During prolonged therapy of one month or greater, periodic liver and kidney function tests and blood counts should be performed.
Adverse Reactions:
Side effects occasionally observed in either clinical trials or during clinical use were vomiting and diarrhea.
Additional information not available for this medicine.
