Clinacin vet.
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Dogs.
Indications
Clinacin 300 mg Tablets are indicated for the treatment of infected wounds, abscesses, superficial pyoderma and oral cavity/dental infections caused by or associated with clindamycin-sensitive staphylococci, streptococci, bacteroidaceae, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Clostridium perfringens and osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Clinacin 300 mg Tablets can also be used to help provide antimicrobial cover during dental procedures.
Dose to be administered and administration route
For oral administration.
For treatment of infected wounds, abscesses, oral cavity/dental infections, administer
5.5 mg/kg bodyweight every 12 hours for 7 - 10 days (i.e. 1 tablet per 54 kg bodyweight twice daily). Treatment may be extended to a maximum of 28 days based on clinical judgement. If no improvement is seen within 4 days, the sensitivity of the pathogens involved should be re-determined.
For the treatment of superficial pyoderma administer 11 mg/kg every 24 hours (i.e. 2 tablets per 54 kg bodyweight once daily). Continue treatment for at least21 days.
For the treatment of osteomyelitis administer 11 mg/kg every 12 hours (i.e. 2 tablets per 54 kg bodyweight twice daily) for at least 28 days. If no improvement is seen within 14 days, the sensitivity of the pathogens involved should be redetermined. To help provide antimicrobial cover during dental procedures, a 10 day course of 5.5 mg/kg every 12 hours is recommended (i.e. 1 tablet per 54 kg twice a day beginning 5 days before the intended procedure and continuing for 5 days thereafter).
Return any divided tablets to the blister pack or container and use within 72 hours. Divided tablets should be used at the next administration. Any divided tablets remaining after the last administration of the product should be discarded.
Tablets can be divided into halves or quarters to ensure accurate dosing.
To break a cross scored tablet into quarters, place the tablet on an even surface with the scored side up and apply pressure on the middle with your thumb.
To break a tablet into two halves, place the tablet on an even surface with the scored side up, hold one half of the tablet and press down on the other half.
Adverse reactions
Clindamycin sometimes causes the overgrowth of non sensitive organisms such as resistant clostridia and yeasts. In cases of superinfection, appropriate measures should be taken according to the clinical situation. Vomiting and diarrhoea are observed occasionally
References
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