Dechra Veterinary Products Limited (A business unit of Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC) Sansaw Business Park Hadnall, Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 4AS Tel: 01939 211200 CLAVUDALE® 500 MG TABLETS FOR DOGS Body weight (kg) Number of tablets twice Presentation
Amoxicillin (as amoxicillin trihydrate) 400 mg,
Clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) 100 mg.
Excipients: Erythrosine (E127) 7.5 mg. Also contains
silica (colloidal anhydrous), magnesium stearate,sodium starch glycolate (type A), cellulose (micro-crystalline).
In refractory cases the dose may be doubled to 20
Pink, oblong scored tablets. The tablet can be
mg amoxicillin/5 mg clavulanic acid/kg body weight
For the treatment of bacterial infections sus-
Routine cases involving all indications: The major-
ceptible to amoxicillin in combination with clavulanic
ity of routine cases respond to between 5 and 7 days
acid where clinical experience and/or sensitivity test-
therapy. Lack of effect after 5 to 7 days of treatment
ing indicates the product as the drug of choice. Chronic or refractory cases: In chronic cases, longer
Skin infections (including deep and superficial
courses of antibacterial therapy may be required. In
pyodermas) associated with Staphylococci and Strep-
such circumstances, overall treatment length is at the
clinician’s discretion, but must be long enough to
Infections of the oral cavity (mucous membrane)
ensure complete resolution of the bacterial disease.
associated with Clostridia, Corynebacteria, Staphylo-cocci, Streptococci, Bacteroides spp. and Pasteurel-
Contraindications, warnings, etc
bits, guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils.
Urinary tract infections associated with Staphylo-
Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity
cocci, Streptococci, Escherichia coli and Proteus spp.;
to penicillin or substances of the beta-lactam group.
Respiratory tract infections associated with Staph-
Do not use in animals with either oliguria or anuria
Gastrointestinal infections associated with Escheri-
Do not use in cases of known resistance to the
chia coli and Proteus spp.
combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Special precautions for use in animals: Caution is
Dosage and administration
advised on the use of the product in small herbivores
only. The dosage rate is 10 mg amoxicillin/2.5 mg
other than those listed in the ‘Contraindications’
clavulanic acid/kg body weight twice daily. The tablets
In animals with hepatic and renal dysfunction, the
To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be
dosing regimen should be carefully evaluated.
determined as accurately as possible to avoid under-
Use of the product should be based on susceptibil-
ity testing and should take into account official
The following table is intended as a guide to
national and regional policies with respect to the use
dispensing the product at the standard dose rate of
of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Do not use in cases of
10 mg amoxicillin/2.5 mg clavulanic acid/kg twice
bacteria sensitive to narrow-spectrum penicillins or
to amoxicillin as a single substance. Use of the
product deviating from the instructions given in the
Penicillins may increase the effect of aminoglyco-
SPC may increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant
to amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, and may decrease
Overdose: Mild gastrointestinal symptoms (diar-
the effectiveness of treatment with other beta-lactam
rhoea and vomiting) may occur more frequently after
antibiotics, due to the potential for cross-resistance. Special precautions to be taken by the personPharmaceutical precautions administering the veterinary medicinal product to
25˚C. Divided tablets should be stored in the blister
animals: Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause
pack. Any divided tablet portions remaining after 12
hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection, inhala-
hours should be discarded. Do not use after the
tion, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to
expiry date stated on the blister and the carton.
penicillins may lead to cross-reactions to cephalospo-
Shelf life of the veterinary medicinal product as
rins and vice versa. Allergic reactions to these sub-
stances may occasionally be serious. Shelf life after first opening the immediate packag-
- Do not handle this product if you know you are
sensitised, or if you have been advised not to work
Disposal: Any unused veterinary medicinal product
or waste materials derived from such veterinary
- Handle this product with great care to avoid
medicinal products should be disposed of in accor-
exposure, taking all recommended precautions.
- If you develop symptoms following exposure such
as a skin rash, you should seek medical advice and
Legal category POM-V
show the doctor this warning. Swelling of the face,lips or eyes or difficulty with breathing are more
Packaging quantities
serious symptoms and require urgent medical atten-
film, heat sealed with aluminium foil (20 μm) in strips
of 6 tablets. Cartons containing 12 or 24 tablets. Not
Adverse reactions: Mild gastrointestinal signs (di-
arrhoea and vomiting) may occur after administration
Further information
be supplied only on veterinary prescription. Keep out
Allergic reactions (skin reactions, anaphylaxis),
blood dyscrasia and colitis may occasionally occur. In
Manufacturer: Laboratorio Reig Jofre´ SA, Jarama
these cases, discontinue administration and give
s/n Polı´go Industrial, 45007 Toledo, Spain. Use during pregnancy and lactation: Laboratory
studies in rats and mice have not produced any
Marketing authorisation holder (if different from
evidence of teratogenic or foetotoxic effects. No
distributor)
studies have been conducted in pregnant or lactating
Industrial Estate, Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford-
dogs. Use only according to the benefit/risk assess-
ment by the responsible veterinarian. Marketing authorisation number Vm 10434/4053 Interactions: Bacteriostatic antibiotics (e.g. chlo-
ramphenicol, macrolides, sulfonamides and tetracy-
GTIN (Global Trade Item No)
clines) may inhibit the antibacterial effects of
Clavudale 500 mg Tablets for Dogs 12 tablets:
The potential for allergic cross-reactivity with other
Clavudale 500 mg Tablets for Dogs 24 tablets:
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