Amoxicillin / Clavulanate Drug Information for Dogs and Cats

Quick Info:

 

• Drug name: Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid
• Common name: Amoxi-Clav, Clavamox, Clavaseptin, Augmentin, Aventiclav, Clavulin, Noroclav, generics
• Drug type: Antibiotic
• Used for: Bacterial infections
• Species: Dog + cat
• Formulation: Tablets, oral liquid

 

Name – Active Ingredient:

 

• Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, amoxicillin/clavulanate

 

Name – Common Trade Names:

 

• Clavaseptin, Noroclav, Amoxi-Clav, Clavamox, Augmentin, Aventiclav, Clavulin, generics

 

Species:

 

   

 

Major Indication:

 

• Antibiotic for bacterial infections, including:
  • Skin infections, wounds, dental abscesses, urinary tract infections and respiratory infections

 

Common Contraindications and Warnings:

 

• Do not give if known sensitivity to other antibiotics in the same class (very rare).

 

Potential Side Effects:

 

• Diarrhea, vomiting and loss of appetite are uncommon.
• Skin rashes and hypersensitivity/allergic reactions are very rare.
• High doses or very prolonged use has been associated with neurotoxicity.

 

Administration Instructions/Handling:

 

• Can be given with or without food.
• Keep liquid formulation in the fridge and discard after 10 days.
• Give entire course as instructed by your veterinarian (even if the pet seems 100% recovered).
• If a dose is missed, continue the course when next due.

 

Storage:

 

• Keep tablets in foil packaging until needed to protect from moisture.
• Oral liquid should be refrigerated and discarded after 10 days.

 

Speed of Action + Monitoring:

 

• Antibiotics start working straight away, but it can take several days for an effect to be seen depending on the type of infection and how long it has been present.
• If your pet is not recovering, then culture and sensitivity testing may be needed (if it has not already been carried out) or the diagnosis re-evaluated.

 

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