DESCRIPTION: Clindamycin is an antibiotic that treats susceptible bacterial infections, including bone, soft tissue, and dental infections in dogs and cats. This lincosamide antibiotic removes anaerobic bacteria by disrupting their protein synthesis, and it binds to bacterial RNA that the organisms need for survival and growth.
Key Benefits: Clindamycin suppresses the growth and reproduction of bacteria. It is orally administered.
Formulated For: Clindamycin is intended for dogs and cats.
How is Medication Given?
Follow your veterinarian's directions when using this product. Do not administer this medication without veterinarian approval. Dosage rate and administration frequency will be dependent upon the severity of the animal's infection, the animal's individual response, and side effect development. Typical recommended oral dosage rate for dogs is 5 mg for every pound of body weight administered at 12-hour intervals, or 10 mg for every pound of body weight administered at 24-hour intervals. Typical recommended oral dosage rate for cats is 2.5 mg for every pound of body weight administered at 12-hour intervals, or 10 mg for every pound of body weight administered at 24-hour intervals. The entire prescription should always be administered unless your veterinarian instructs you to act differently. Even when animals appear to be feeling better, their infection could still return or worsen if treatment is withdrawn.
What Results Can I Expect? Clindamycin is used to treat:
Abscesses Wounds Dental Infections Osteomyelitis (Bone Infections) in Dogs Tissue Infections Other Types of Infection
What Form Does Medication Come In? Liquid
Dose and Administration: This orally-administered suspension is sold in a bottle containing 20 mL (25 mg per mL).
Possible Side Effects: Potential adverse reactions in dogs and cats include:
Inappetence Vomiting Diarrhea
Precautions:
When approved by your veterinarian, this medication can be administered concomitantly with other drugs. Prior to use, tell your vet about all other medications your pet is taking, including supplements, vitamins, minerals, and other medications.
Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool and dry location.
In Case of Overdose: Call your nearest animal hospital.
