Amoxicillin Drops for Pets

Why has my veterinarian prescribed this medicine?

Amoxicillin is a synthetic penicillin-type antibiotic effective against a range of infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. This medication has been prescribed for your pet to treat a bacterial infection.

How do I give this medication?

"Give this medication for as long as prescribed by your veterinarian, even if it appears the pet is feeling better."

• Give this medication to your pet as directed by your veterinarian. READ THE LABEL CAREFULLY.
• If using the liquid form of this medication, shake well before measuring the dose and measure the dose with reasonable care.
• Give this medication for as long as prescribed by your veterinarian, even if it appears the pet is feeling better. This will help to ensure the infection is completely cleared up.
• DO NOT give the pet more medicine than directed.
• DO NOT give the medicine more often than directed.
• Try not to miss giving any doses.

What if I miss giving a dose?

Give the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give the pet two doses at once.

How do I store this medicine?

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Store capsules and tablets in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight.
• The liquid medication should be stored in the refrigerator. Keep the liquid medicine from freezing. Discard any unused liquid after 14 days.
• Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.

What are the potential side effects?

• Amoxicillin may cause stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea. If stomach upset occurs, try giving the medication with food. These symptoms may go away during treatment. If these symptoms continue, contact your veterinarian.
• The following reactions are rare, but if the pet experiences an allergic reaction such as irregular breathing, rash, fever, puffiness and swelling around the face contact your veterinarian immediately.
• Other side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

Are there any possible drug interactions?

• Make sure to tell your veterinarian what other medication you are giving your pet.
• Quite often, your veterinarian may prescribe two different medications, and sometimes a drug interaction may occur. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely.
• The following drugs can potentially interact with amoxicillin: chloramphenicol, erythromycin, tetracycline, aminoglycosides, cephalosporins and probenecid.
• Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.

Amoxicillin (Generic) Antibiotic Drops for Pets(Rx)

Trade Names:

A broad-spectrum antibiotic commonly used to treat many bacterial infections in dogs and cats (ex. bite wounds, dental infections, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal and urinary tract infections). Amoxicillin is available as tablets or as an oral suspension.

• A broad spectrum, synthetic member of the penicillin class; an antibiotic
• Given by mouth

• Because of its broad spectrum nature, it is useful against many bacteria infections and is frequently used when bacteria sensitivity is unknown
• Especially useful in anaerobic infections (those growing without oxygen)
• Often used in: bite wound infections, upper respiratory tract infections, dental infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, urinary tract infections

• Pets known to have had an allergic reaction to penicillin or another antibiotic before
• Use with caution in very small animals who may be dehydrated or have kidney or heart disorders

For liquids, shake well before accurately measuring the dose.

Give this medication with or without food.

Give medication as directed by your veterinarian. Read and follow the label carefully.

Give the exact amount prescribed and only as often as directed.

Give this medication for as long as your veterinarian directs. Finish the entire course of treatment.

Ideally, give the medication at the same time daily.

If a dose is missed, give it as soon as you can. If it is time already for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to the normal schedule. Do not give two doses at the same time.

Talk to your veterinarian about:

• When will your pet need to be rechecked
• What tests may need to be performed prior to and during treatment with this drug
• Risks and benefits of using this drug

Tell your veterinarian about:

• If your pet has experienced side-effects on other drugs/products
• If your pet has experienced digestive upset now or ever
• If your pet has experienced liver or kidney disease now or ever
• If your pet has experienced any other medical problems or allergies now or ever
• All medicines and supplements that you are giving your pet or plan to give your pet, including those you can get without a prescription. Your veterinarian may want to check that all of your pet's medicines can be given together.
• If your pet is pregnant or nursing or if you plan to breed your pet

Store suspension in the refrigerator. Discard reconstituted suspension in two weeks.

Store tablets at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.

Keep this and all medication out of reach of children and pets. Call your physician immediately if you accidentally take this product.

People with allergies to penicillins or beta-lactam antibiotics should not handle this drug since allergic reactions could occur from contact.

• Nausea may be experienced. Give the medication with food to reduce effect
• Decreased appetite, drooling, diarrhea, vomiting
• Allergic reactions are rare, but if your pet shows irregular breathing, rash, fever, hives, scratching, puffiness or facial swelling, or anything else unusual, stop therapy and contact your veterinarian immediately

Yes, but possible interactions may occur with aspirin, chloramphenicol, erythromycin, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, cephalosporins and probenecid.

Contact your veterinarian immediately if pet eats more than the prescribed amount.

This is just a summary of information about amoxicillin. If you have any questions or concerns about amoxicillin or the condition it was prescribed for, contact your veterinarian.

As with all prescribed medicines, amoxicillin should only be given to the dog/cat for which it was prescribed. It should be given only for the condition for which it was prescribed.