Clavaseptin (Amoxycillin 50mg/Clavulanic Acid 12.5mg 62.5mg) Tablets

Clavaseptin general information

What is Clavaseptin used for?

Clavaseptin tablets 62.5mg are a combination antibiotic used for short-term treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections in cats and dogs.  In dogs Clavaseptin tablets are used to treat periodontal infections like infected gums (gingivitis)and dental infections.  In cats Clavaseptin tablets are used to treat skin infections including wounds and abscesses, also deep and superficial pyodermas Infections containing pus).  Clavaseptin tablets are chewable and flavoured to make them more palatable for your pet.

How does Clavaseptin work?

Clavaseptin tablets 62.5mg contain a combination of two antibiotics are used to treat common infections in cats and dogs.  Amoxycillin in Clavaseptin tablets is as an antibiotic that is similar to penicillin and belongs to the beta-lactam group of antibiotics, which block the formation of the bacterial cell wall and this kills the bacteria.  However, amoxycillin can be inactivated by the bacterial enzyme beta-lactamase that makes certain bacteria resistant to amoxycillin.  Clavulanic acid in Clavaseptin tablets is an antibiotic structurally related to the penicillins that is able to inactivate a wide range of beta-lactamase enzymes commonly found in amoxycillin-resistant bacteria.  This dual action of amoxycillin and clavulanic acid in Clavaseptin tablets provides a broad-spectrum antibiotic and a beta-lactamase inhibitor, which extends the range of susceptible bacteria.  Clavaseptin tablets are effective against a wide range of susceptible bacteria, including Pasteurella, Streptococcus, Staphylococci and Escherichia coli.

What does Clavaseptin contain?

Clavaseptin tablets 62.5mg contain a combination of the active ingredients contain amoxycillin 50mg/ml as amoxicillin trihydate and clavulanic acid 12.5mg/ml as potassium clavulanate, which are antibiotics used to treat a wide range of common bacterial infections in cats and dogs. 

Treating infections in cats and dogs with Clavaseptin

Clavaseptin tablets 62.5mg contain a combination of two antibiotics used to treat common bacterial infections in dogs and cats.  In dogs Clavaseptin tablets are used to treat periodontal infections like infected gums (gingivitis)and dental infections.  In cats Clavaseptin tablets are used to treat skin infections including wounds and abscesses, also deep and superficial pyodermas Infections containing pus).  Amoxycillin in Clavaseptin tablets belongs to the beta-lactam group of antibiotics, which block the formation of the bacterial cell wall and kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid in Clavaseptin tablets inactivates the beta-lactamase enzyme commonly found in amoxycillin-resistant bacteria and therefore, helps prevent resistance to amoxycillin.  This dual action of Clavaseptin tablets provides a broad-spectrum antibiotic and a beta-lactamase inhibitor, which extends the range of susceptible bacteria.   

What are the side effects of Clavaseptin?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Clavaseptin tablets include vomiting and diarrhoea

When should Clavaseptin not be used?

You should not use Clavaseptin tablets for your cat or dog if your pet:

• is allergic to amoxycillin or clavulanic acid or any ingredients in Clavaseptin
• is pregnant or lactating
• has kidney problems that causes them to produce less urine than normal
• has liver disease
• is taking medicines that interact with Clavaseptin including other antibiotics like macrolides, tetracyclines, sulfonamides and chloramphenicol.

How should Clavaseptin be given?

You should give Clavaseptin tablets to your pet twice daily with or without food.  The dose given should be 10 mg amoxicillin 62.5 mg clavulanic acid per kg body weight twice a day.  You should continue to give Clavaseptin tablets to your pet for as long as recommended by your veterinarian, which is usually for up to 7 days or may be up to 14 days, depending on the severity of infection. 

How long should you give Clavaseptin?

You should continue to give Clavaseptin tablets to your pet for as long as recommended by your veterinarian, which is usually for up to 7 days or may be up to 14 days, depending on the severity of infection. 

Missed dose of Clavaseptin

If you miss a dose of Clavaseptin tablets give it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to give the next dose, then skip the missed dose.  Do not give a double dose.

How should Clavaseptin be stored?

You should store your Clavaseptin tablets below 25°C in a cool dry place.