Clavaseptin Palatable Tablets

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

amoxicillin present as amoxicillin trihydrate; clavulanic acid present as potassium clavulanate

Available from:

Vetoquinol New Zealand Limited

INN (International Name):

amoxycillin present as amoxycillin trihydrate, clavulanic acid present as potassium clavulanate

Composition:

amoxicillin present as amoxicillin trihydrate 400 g/kg; clavulanic acid present as potassium clavulanate 100 g/kg

Therapeutic area:

Antibiotic

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

2008-10-20

Summary of Product characteristics

Clavaseptin
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Blister
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
Clavaseptin
®
50 mg (250 mg, 500 mg)
40 MG (200 MG, 400 MG) AMOXICILLIN (AS AMOXICILLIN TRIHYDRATE)
10 MG (50 MG, 100 MG) CLAVULANIC ACID (AS POTASSIUM CLAVULANATE)
(Vetoquinol logo)
APVMA: 88165 (88162/88161)
RVM A010121
Batch No.:
Expiry Date:
Clavaseptin
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Carton – 50 mg
RESTRICTED VETERINARY MEDICINE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
Clavaseptin® 50 mg
Palatable Tablets
HIGHLY IMPORTANT ANTIBIOTIC
Each tablet contains
40 MG AMOXICILLIN (AS AMOXICILLIN TRIHYDRATE)
10 MG CLAVULANIC ACID (AS POTASSIUM CLAVULANATE)
For treatment of bacterial infections sensitive to clavulanic acid and
amoxicillin in cats and dogs.
10 (100/250/500) Tablets
SIDE PANEL
READ THE ENCLOSED LEAFLET FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
DO NOT ADMINISTER TO SMALL HERBIVORES (E.G. GUINEA PIGS) OR ANIMALS
WITH A HISTORY OF
ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO PENICILLINS.
FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION ONLY.
RETURN ANY HALVED TABLET TO THE OPEN BLISTER PACK AND USE WITHIN 16
HOURS.
The standard dose is 12.5 mg/kg bodyweight (1 tablet per 4 kg) twice
daily with food.
Tablets are often accepted from the hand even by sick cats and dogs.
Alternatively, the tablets may
be crushed and added to a little food.
The following table is intended as a guide to dispensing Clavaseptin®
Palatable Tablets
Bodyweight (kg)
Number of 50 mg Tablets
Twice Daily
1.0-2.0
½
2.1-4.0
1
4.1-6.0
1 ½
6.1-8.0
2
Clavaseptin
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SIDE PANEL 2
FIRST AID
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre
on
0800 POISON (0800 764 766).
DISPOSAL
Dispose of empty container by wrapping in paper and placing in
garbage.
STORAGE
Store below 25⁰C (air conditioning) in original container. Protect
from light.
Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. A010121
See www.foodsafety.govt.nz
for registration conditions.
Registered to
Vetoquinol New Zealand Limited
Level 5