Clavamox is for cats and dogs only.
Do not use in other animals. Not for use in humans. Not for use in any
animal for which it has not been prescribed.
Do not allow children to administer
Clavamox.
Read the manufacturer-provided instructions
and precautionary statements before use.
Use exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian.
Clavamox Tablets Directions:
- Administer Clavamox with
food.
- Remove only the current
dose from its foil packaging.
- Give cats 62.5 mg twice
per day for the prescribed time period.
- Give dogs 6.25 mg per pound
of body weight twice per day for the prescribed time period.
Clavamox Liquid Directions:
- Administer Clavamox with
food.
- Add 14 mL of water to the
bottle and shake vigorously.
- Give cats 1 mL twice per
day for the prescribed time period.
- Give dogs 1 mL per 10 lbs.
of body weight twice per day for the prescribed time period.
- Refrigerate reconstituted
Clavamox Liquid.
Frequency of Use:
Doses of Clavamox are given two times
daily. The duration of treatment varies. Generally, skin and soft-tissue
infections are treated for 5-7 days or until 48 hours after all symptoms
have disappeared. The type and severity of an infection affects the
duration of treatment. Clavamox should not be taken for more than 30
consecutive days. Complete the prescribed regimen even if all symptoms
appear to be cleared up to prevent incomplete treatment.
Give a missed dose as soon as you remember
it, unless it is almost time for the next dose; in such cases, skip
the missed dose. Do not give a double dose unless instructed to do so
by your veterinarian.
Storage:
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Store tablets at room temperature less
than 75 degrees F, protected from moisture and heat. Refrigerate the
liquid suspension.
It is a violation of Federal Law
to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Clavamox contains amoxicillin trihydrate,
a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is effective against numerous gram-positive
and gram-negative, aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. Clavamox also
contains clavulanate potassium to make bacteria that are normally resistant
to amoxicillin sensitive to it.
Clavamox requires a prescription from
your veterinarian.
Clavamox (amoxicillin trihydrate/clavulanate
potassium)
Clavamox is sold in cartons of 210
oral tablets of varying dosages.
62.5 mg tablets contain 50 mg amoxicillin
and 12.5 mg clavulanic acid.
125 mg tablets contain 100 mg amoxicillin
and 25 mg clavulanic acid.
250 mg tablets contain 200 mg amoxicillin
and 50 mg clavulanic acid.
375 mg tablets contain 300 mg amoxicillin
and 75 mg clavulanic acid.
Clavamox is also sold in bottles containing
15 mL. Each mL contains 50 mg amoxicillin and 12.5 mg clavulanic acid
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate, clavulanic acid
Warnings:
Keep this product out of reach of children
and animals. Do not use or store in or near open flame or heat.
Clavamox is intended to treat bacterial
infections in cats and dogs. Do not give to other animals. Not for use
in humans.
The liquid suspension form of Clavamox
must be refrigerated and any unused portion must be discarded after
10 days.
Use exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian.
Symptoms may improve before the infection
is fully treated. Complete the prescribed regimen, even if the infection
appears to be gone.
CAUTION: Not for use in animals
with an allergy to penicillins or beta-lactam antibiotics such as cephalosporins.
Seek emergency veterinary care for
an allergic reaction. Signs may include hives, rash, itching, facial
swelling, vomiting, sudden-onset diarrhea, difficulty breathing, cold
limbs, and loss of consciousness.
Inform your veterinarian if your pet
has liver or kidney disease.
The safety of Clavamox in pregnant,
lactating, and breeding animals has not been established.
If your pet experiences severe diarrhea
that lasts more than 3 days, contact your veterinarian right away.
Clavamox rarely causes side effects.
However, some pets experience a loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting,
or drooling.
If you know of or suspect an overdose,
take your pet for emergency veterinary attention. Signs may include
hyperactivity, rash, vomiting, drowsiness, or renal problems.
Tell your veterinarian if your dog
or cat is taking allopurinol, probenecid, or any other antibiotic. To
avoid potential interactions, consult your veterinarian before giving
your pet any other drugs or supplements.
Warranty and Manufacturer Information:
NADA #55-099, Approved by FDA
Clavamox and Augmentin are trademarks
owned by and used under license from SmithKline Beecham.
Manufactured by: SmithKline Beecham
Pharmaceuticals, Philadelphia, PA 19101
Distributed by: Pfizer Animal Health,
Exton, PA 19341, USA
Div. of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017
9417173
M98
75-8012-04
July 1998
Clavamox Tablets: NAC No.: 36900900
Clavamox Liquid: NAC No.: 36900890