Complete Up To Date Information about Clavamox Drops.
NADA Number: 055-101 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Clavamox® Drops |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Pfizer, Inc. |
| Sponsor Address |
235 East 42d St. New York, NY 10017 USA |
| Ingredients |
Clavulanate Potassium Amoxicillin Trihydrate |
| Species |
Dog, not breeding animals Cat, not breeding animals |
| Routes of Administration |
Per Os |
| Dose Form |
Liquid |
| Drug Form |
Liquid |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
| Patent Number |
4367175 4525352 4529720 4560552 RE28744 |
| Exclusivity |
Granted for additional claim against canine periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. |
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Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
520.88h Amoxicillin trihydrate and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension. Specifications: When reconstituted, each milliliter contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 50 milligrams of amoxicillin with clavulanate potassium equivalent to 12.5 milligrams of clavulanic acid. Conditions of use: Dogs Amount: 6.25 milligrams (equivalent to 5 milligrams amoxicillin and 1.25 milligrams clavulanic acid per pound body weight) twice daily. Indications: Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of beta-lactamase (penicillinase) producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-beta-lactamase Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus species Streptococcus species, and E. coli. For treatment of periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Limitations: Administer for 5 to 7 days or 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided. Deep pyoderma may require 21 days, not to exceed 30 days. If no improvement is seen in 5 days, discontinue therapy and reevaluate the case. Not for use in dogs maintained for breeding. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Cats Amount: 62.5 milligrams (1 milliliter) (50 milligrams of amoxicillin and 12.5 milligrams clavulanic acid) twice daily. Indications: Treatment of feline skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of beta-lactamase (pencillinase) producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-beta-lactamase Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus species, Streptococcus species, E. coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Pasteurella species. Limitations: Administer 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided. If no improvement is seen after 3 days of treatment, discontinue therapy and reevaluate the case. Maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days. Not for use in cats maintained for breeding. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. |
| Tolerances |
A tolerance of 0.01 part per million is established for negligible residues of amoxicillin in milk and in the uncooked edible tissues of cattle. |