Clavamox, a drug manufactured by the animal health division of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, is used in both cats and dogs to treat a variety of infections and illnesses. Clavamox is a prescription drug, and is only available under the care and direction of a licensed veterinarian.
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What is Clavamox?
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Clavamox is a mixture of two drugs that work to combat infection. Amoxicillin, a broad spectrum antibiotic, is mixed with Clavulanate, a drug that works to inhibit enzymes produced by the dog's body that would otherwise render the antibiotic useless.
Uses
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According to the manufactuerer, Clavamox is used to treat skin and soft-tissue infections, wounds, abscesses, cellulitis and deep pyoderma, an inflammatory skin disease.
Off-label uses
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Clavamox is also used to treat urinary tract infections, pneumonia and bone infections when recommended by a veterinarian.
Forms
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Clavamox comes in cartons that contain 210 tablets that are 62.5 mg, 125 mg, 250 mg, and 375 mg in strength. Clavamox is also available in 15-mL bottles containing 50 mg of amoxicillin/12.5 mg of clavulanic acid per mL.
Dosage
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The dosage of liquid Clavamox, as recommended by the manufacturer, is 1 mL per 10 lb of a dog's weight twice a day. Tablets are administered at 6.25 mg per lb twice a day. Treatment time varies by cause, but use of Clavamox should not exceed 30 days.
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