Clavudale (2 - 4 kg)
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Cats and dogs.
Indications
For the treatment of bacterial infections susceptible to amoxicillin in combination with clavulanic acid where clinical experience and/or sensitivity testing indicates the product as the drug of choice.
Uses include:
Skin infections (including deep and superficial pyodermas) associated with Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp.;
Infections of the oral cavity (mucous membrane) associated with Clostridium spp., Corynebacterium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Bacteroides spp. and Pasteurella spp.;
Urinary tract infections associated with Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis;
Respiratory tract infections associated with Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and Pasteurella spp.
Gastrointestinal infections associated with Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis.
Dose to be administered and administration route
For oral administration only. The dosage rate is 10 mg amoxicillin/2.5 mg clavulanic acid/kg body weight twice daily. The tablets may be added to a little food. To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid underdosing.
The following table is intended as a guide to dispensing the product at the standard dose rate of 10 mg amoxicillin/2.5 mg clavulanic acid/kg body weight twice daily.
|
Body weight (kg) |
Number of tablets twice daily |
|
1 to ≤ 2 |
½ |
|
> 2 to ≤ 4 |
1 |
|
> 4 to ≤ 6 |
1½ |
|
> 6 to ≤ 8 |
2 |
In refractory cases the dose may be doubled to 20 mg amoxicillin/5 mg clavulanic acid/kg body weight twice daily.
Duration of therapy:
Routine cases involving all indications:
The majority of routine cases respond to between 5 and 7 days of therapy. Lack of effect after 5-7 days of treatment necessitates renewed examination.
Chronic or refractory cases:
In chronic cases, longer courses of antibacterial therapy may be required. In such circumstances, overall treatment length is at the clinician’s discretion, but must be long enough to ensure complete resolution of the bacterial disease.
Adverse reactions
Mild gastrointestinal signs (diarrhoea and vomiting) may occur after administration of the product.
Allergic reactions (skin reactions, anaphylaxis), blood dyscrasia and colitis may occasionally occur. In these cases, discontinue administration and give symptomatic treatment.
References
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| Art. Nr. | 10434/5015 |
| EAN | 5701170422511 |
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